Nets (
OF-Guarav) are the champions!
Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
109
away
Chemistry
Tense
Miami HeatHeat
129
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 35 | 24 | 23 | 27 | 109 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 34 | 33 | 33 | 29 | 129 |
After Action Report
The Heat buried the Celtics 129-109. The Celtics had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Heat; the Heat carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed. Heat's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.