Fri Apr 15, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
114
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
118
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 22 | 33 | 29 | 30 | 114 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 36 | 23 | 24 | 35 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Celtics survived the Heat 118-114. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Celtics cashed in. The Celtics played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Heat's outside barrage was a constant threat. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.