Fri Apr 15, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
109
away
Chemistry
Elite
Boston CelticsCeltics
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 27 | 28 | 31 | 23 | 109 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 34 | 29 | 21 | 33 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Celtics fended off the Heat 117-109. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Celtics cashed in. The Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss; the Heat bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.