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Fri Apr 15, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
98
away
Chemistry Cold
Boston CelticsCeltics
101
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Miami HeatHeat 18 28 30 22 98
Boston CelticsCeltics 27 31 20 23 101

After Action Report

The Celtics squeaked past the Heat 101-98. Ugly basketball, but the Celtics did just enough. The Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Heat came in with something to prove after a loss. The Heat looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Heat · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.