Fri Apr 15, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
79
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
108
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 25 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 79 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 21 | 31 | 35 | 21 | 108 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics demolished the Heat 108-79. Celtics torched the Heat on the offensive end. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Celtics bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Heat looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Tonight's Heat utilization choices clashed with the team identity. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Heat · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.