Fri Apr 15, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
99
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
113
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 24 | 21 | 23 | 31 | 99 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 34 | 32 | 23 | 24 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Celtics outlasted the Heat 113-99. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.