Sun Nov 28, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
97
away
Chemistry
Cold
Miami HeatHeat
85
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Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 23 | 27 | 23 | 97 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 23 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 85 |
After Action Report
The Celtics took care of the Heat 97-85. The Celtics won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Celtics bent the defense out of shape from deep; second-chance points piled up for the Heat. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
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.