Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
77
away
Chemistry
Cold
Miami HeatHeat
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 77 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 25 | 37 | 30 | 20 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Heat rolled past the Celtics 112-77. The Celtics couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Heat. Heat's high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Heat's outside barrage was a constant threat. The Celtics looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Tonight's Celtics utilization choices clashed with the team identity. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Celtics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.