Sun Nov 28, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
113
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Miami HeatHeat
111
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 29 | 24 | 26 | 10 | 113 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 27 | 29 | 28 | 19 | 8 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Celtics survived the Heat 113-111 in overtime. Celtics' scorers couldn't be contained. The Celtics carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Heat owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.