Sun Nov 28, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
104
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
96
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 34 | 18 | 24 | 28 | 104 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 26 | 21 | 21 | 28 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Celtics held off the Heat 104-96. Celtics' offense had its way with the Heat. The Celtics carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Heat came in with something to prove after a loss. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.