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Fri Apr 15, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
85
away
Chemistry Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
126
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Miami HeatHeat 30 18 22 15 85
Boston CelticsCeltics 39 30 27 30 126

After Action Report

The Celtics rolled past the Heat 126-85. Celtics' offense had its way with the Heat. The Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Celtics' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Heat looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. The Heat rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Garbage time started early.

What tipped it

  • Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • 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.