Sun Nov 28, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
108
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Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
103
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Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 14 | 30 | 35 | 29 | 108 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 29 | 26 | 27 | 21 | 103 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Celtics squeaked past the Heat 108-103. Celtics torched the Heat on the offensive end. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; the Superstar Stack delivered when it mattered for the Celtics. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.