Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
108
away
Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
122
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 29 | 20 | 35 | 108 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 37 | 39 | 24 | 22 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Heat downed the Celtics 122-108. Heat's scorers couldn't be contained. The Heat carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Heat's Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.