Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 3
Boston CelticsCeltics
109
away
Miami HeatHeat
104
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 25 | 32 | 27 | 109 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Celtics squeaked past the Heat 109-104. The better team simply showed up tonight. Celtics' stars took over and bent the game to their will; the Celtics carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Heat · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
