Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
104
away
Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
92
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 26 | 29 | 23 | 104 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 25 | 29 | 16 | 22 | 92 |
After Action Report
The Celtics downed the Heat 104-92. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Celtics carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.