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Fri Apr 15, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
105
away
Chemistry Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
118
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Miami HeatHeat 38 25 26 16 105
Boston CelticsCeltics 24 29 31 34 118

After Action Report

In Boston, the Celtics pulled away from the Heat 118-105. Celtics controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed.

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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.