Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
116
away
Chemistry
Tense
Miami HeatHeat
111
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 32 | 40 | 22 | 22 | 116 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 29 | 23 | 24 | 35 | 111 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Celtics squeaked past the Heat 116-111. Celtics controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Celtics pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Heat pushed the pace until the other side broke. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.