Sun Nov 28, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
109
away
Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
102
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 23 | 31 | 24 | 31 | 109 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 37 | 28 | 16 | 21 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Celtics outlasted the Heat 109-102. Celtics' scorers couldn't be contained. Celtics' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Celtics' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Heat's per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.