Sun Nov 28, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
97
away
Chemistry
Elite
Miami HeatHeat
89
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 24 | 24 | 19 | 97 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 17 | 19 | 28 | 25 | 89 |
After Action Report
The Celtics fended off the Heat 97-89. The Celtics won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Celtics carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.