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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.