Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
91
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
102
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Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 19 | 31 | 24 | 17 | 91 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 28 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Heat handled the Celtics 102-91. The Celtics couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Heat. The Heat ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; the Heat bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Heat · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.