Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
103
away
Chemistry
Tense
Miami HeatHeat
108
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 23 | 32 | 23 | 25 | 103 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 26 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Heat snuck past the Celtics 108-103. The Heat won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Heat; Celtics' outside barrage was a constant threat. 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 · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.