Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 5
Boston CelticsCeltics
102
away
Miami HeatHeat
128
home
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 21 | 31 | 18 | 32 | 102 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 36 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 128 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Heat buried the Celtics 128-102. Heat controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Heat owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Heat answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.