Fri Apr 15, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
118
away
Chemistry
Elite
Boston CelticsCeltics
115
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 26 | 39 | 26 | 27 | 118 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 40 | 22 | 30 | 23 | 115 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Heat snuck past the Celtics 118-115. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Heat's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; fresh off a statement win, the Heat stayed locked in. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. Heat's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Heat · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.