Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
124
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
118
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 32 | 33 | 27 | 32 | 124 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 29 | 29 | 25 | 35 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Celtics outlasted the Heat 124-118. Celtics' offense had its way with the Heat. The Celtics pushed the pace until the other side broke; Heat's Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.