Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Boston CelticsCeltics
117
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Miami HeatHeat
146
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 36 | 31 | 21 | 117 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 32 | 42 | 33 | 39 | 146 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Heat rolled past the Celtics 146-117. The breakneck pace played right into Heat's hands. Heat's high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Heat's stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Heat · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Heat · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.