Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
128
away
Chemistry
Tense
Miami HeatHeat
122
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 33 | 35 | 34 | 128 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 32 | 27 | 37 | 26 | 122 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Celtics edged the Heat 128-122. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Celtics cashed in. The Celtics played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Celtics bent the defense out of shape from deep. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Heat · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.