Fri Apr 15, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
86
away
Chemistry
Cold
Boston CelticsCeltics
94
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 23 | 13 | 25 | 25 | 86 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 19 | 32 | 23 | 20 | 94 |
After Action Report
The Celtics outlasted the Heat 94-86. The Celtics won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Shots just aren't falling for the Celtics lately; the Heat are in a full-on tailspin. The Heat looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Heat · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Heat · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.