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Sun Nov 28, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
113
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Chemistry Hot
Miami HeatHeat
111
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Chemistry Hot

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.