Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
117
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Chemistry
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Miami HeatHeat
107
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 31 | 34 | 27 | 117 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 27 | 31 | 29 | 20 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Celtics pulled away from the Heat 117-107. The Heat had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss; Celtics' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.