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Fri Apr 15, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
128
away
Chemistry Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
120
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Miami HeatHeat 30 35 30 33 128
Boston CelticsCeltics 33 22 32 33 120

After Action Report

In Boston, the Heat edged the Celtics 128-120. The Heat got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Heat carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Heat's outside barrage was a constant threat. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. The Heat rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

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.
  • Heat · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.