Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
99
away
Chemistry
Elite
Miami HeatHeat
94
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 32 | 20 | 22 | 25 | 99 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 29 | 26 | 23 | 16 | 94 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Celtics survived the Heat 99-94. The Heat couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Celtics. The Heat ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.