Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Boston CelticsCeltics
118
away
Miami HeatHeat
107
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 23 | 34 | 36 | 118 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 32 | 24 | 30 | 21 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Celtics outlasted the Heat 118-107. The Celtics got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Celtics carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 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.