Sun Nov 28, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
87
away
Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
96
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 23 | 23 | 17 | 87 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 27 | 18 | 23 | 28 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Heat fended off the Celtics 96-87. Heat's positional fit overwhelmed the Celtics rotation. Heat's outside barrage was a constant threat; the Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Celtics · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.