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Fri Apr 15, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
111
away
Chemistry Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
112
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Miami HeatHeat 32 29 23 27 111
Boston CelticsCeltics 33 33 23 23 112

After Action Report

In Boston, the Celtics survived the Heat 112-111. Celtics controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Shots just aren't falling for the Celtics lately; Celtics' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • Celtics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.