Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Miami HeatHeat
125
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Boston CelticsCeltics
129
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 32 | 25 | 33 | 35 | 125 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 40 | 30 | 31 | 129 |
After Action Report
The Celtics squeaked past the Heat 129-125. The Celtics got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; the Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.