Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
118
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
120
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 118 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 29 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Heat snuck past the Celtics 120-118. The tempo dragged the Celtics into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Heat owned the glass, generating extra possessions; second-chance points piled up for the Celtics. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.