Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
96
away
Chemistry
Elite
Miami HeatHeat
100
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 96 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 27 | 20 | 29 | 24 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Heat survived the Celtics 100-96. The better team simply showed up tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Heat; Heat's defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.