Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Fri Apr 15, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
87
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
108
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 20 | 28 | 22 | 17 | 87 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 24 | 28 | 29 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Celtics rolled past the Heat 108-87. Celtics torched the Heat on the offensive end. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Celtics stayed locked in. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Heat · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.