Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
110
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
104
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 110 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 20 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Celtics edged the Heat 110-104. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Celtics cashed in. 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 · 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.