Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 1
Miami HeatHeat
118
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Boston CelticsCeltics
116
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 33 | 23 | 28 | 34 | 118 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 23 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Heat survived the Celtics 118-116. Heat torched the Celtics on the offensive end. Second-chance points piled up for the Heat; the Heat ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Heat bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.