Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
95
away
Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
101
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 17 | 30 | 23 | 25 | 95 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 27 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Heat edged the Celtics 101-95. The Heat won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Heat owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Heat carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.