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