Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
108
away
Chemistry
Cold
Miami HeatHeat
107
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 33 | 30 | 23 | 22 | 108 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 25 | 27 | 24 | 31 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Celtics survived the Heat 108-107. The Celtics got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Celtics are in a full-on tailspin; Celtics' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Heat rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Heat · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Celtics · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Celtics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.