Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
117
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Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
96
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 28 | 33 | 26 | 117 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 24 | 21 | 24 | 27 | 96 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Celtics rolled past the Heat 117-96. Celtics' scorers couldn't be contained. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Heat · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.