Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Boston CelticsCeltics
122
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Miami HeatHeat
130
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 28 | 31 | 38 | 122 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 31 | 26 | 32 | 41 | 130 |
After Action Report
The Heat fended off the Celtics 130-122. Heat controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Heat's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Heat's stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed. Survive-and-advance type win.
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.