Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
103
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
114
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 103 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 30 | 26 | 27 | 31 | 114 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Heat downed the Celtics 114-103. Heat torched the Celtics on the offensive end. Second-chance points piled up for the Heat; Heat's old heads steadied the ship in the swings.
What tipped it
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- Celtics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.