Fri Apr 15, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
107
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 38 | 24 | 18 | 29 | 109 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 34 | 19 | 20 | 34 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Heat survived the Celtics 109-107. Every possession went the Heat way. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Celtics' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. The Heat rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.