Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
118
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
78
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 36 | 25 | 31 | 26 | 118 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 10 | 20 | 15 | 33 | 78 |
After Action Report
The Celtics demolished the Heat 118-78. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Celtics cashed in. The Heat came in with something to prove after a loss; Heat's veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.