Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 3
Miami HeatHeat
84
away
Boston CelticsCeltics
102
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 27 | 18 | 21 | 18 | 84 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 26 | 27 | 23 | 102 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics pulled away from the Heat 102-84. The Heat couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Celtics. The Celtics ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.