Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
91
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
97
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 22 | 26 | 26 | 17 | 91 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 30 | 16 | 33 | 18 | 97 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Heat held off the Celtics 97-91. Every possession went the Heat way. Heat's defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Celtics carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.