Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
96
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Miami HeatHeat
102
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 18 | 31 | 18 | 96 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 26 | 21 | 27 | 28 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Heat edged the Celtics 102-96. The Heat won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Second-chance points piled up for the Heat; the Heat came in with something to prove after a loss. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.