Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
108
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
109
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 20 | 37 | 27 | 108 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 30 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Heat snuck past the Celtics 109-108. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Heat owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Heat answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
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.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.