Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
105
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 23 | 28 | 22 | 97 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 29 | 28 | 25 | 23 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Heat outlasted the Celtics 105-97. The Celtics couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Heat. Fresh off a statement win, the Heat stayed locked in; Heat's old heads steadied the ship in the swings. 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. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.