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Sun Nov 28, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
87
away
Chemistry Hot
Miami HeatHeat
96
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 22 20 20 25 87
Miami HeatHeat 23 17 30 26 96

After Action Report

The Heat shocked the Celtics 96-87. The better team simply showed up tonight. Heat's Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions. An upset for the books.

What tipped it

  • Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Celtics · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
  • 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.