Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Fri Apr 15, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
83
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
108
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 19 | 28 | 16 | 20 | 83 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 25 | 33 | 23 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Celtics blew the doors off the Heat 108-83. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Celtics' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Heat · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.