Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 1
Boston CelticsCeltics
116
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Miami HeatHeat
108
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 35 | 29 | 28 | 24 | 116 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 31 | 32 | 21 | 24 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Celtics edged the Heat 116-108. Every possession went the Celtics way. The Celtics carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.