Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
113
away
Chemistry
Elite
Miami HeatHeat
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 26 | 32 | 26 | 113 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 32 | 30 | 22 | 28 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Celtics survived the Heat 113-112. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.