Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
89
away
Chemistry
Elite
Miami HeatHeat
96
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 21 | 25 | 23 | 20 | 89 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 34 | 18 | 23 | 21 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Heat held off the Celtics 96-89. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Fresh off a statement win, the Heat stayed locked in; the Celtics steamroller is in full effect right now. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Heat · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.