Fri Apr 15, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
72
away
Chemistry
Cold
Boston CelticsCeltics
135
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 23 | 22 | 9 | 18 | 72 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 36 | 31 | 38 | 30 | 135 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics ran roughshod over the Heat 135-72. Celtics' stops on the defensive end set the tone. Celtics' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Celtics ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Heat · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
