Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
115
away
Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
119
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 22 | 26 | 33 | 34 | 115 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Heat survived the Celtics 119-115. Heat torched the Celtics on the offensive end. Heat's high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Celtics played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. 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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.