Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
91
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
97
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 23 | 25 | 21 | 22 | 91 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 22 | 23 | 28 | 24 | 97 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Heat edged the Celtics 97-91. The breakneck pace played right into Heat's hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Heat; the Heat answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.