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Fri Apr 15, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
101
away
Chemistry Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
117
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Miami HeatHeat 25 18 32 26 101
Boston CelticsCeltics 27 36 18 36 117

After Action Report

The Celtics pulled away from the Heat 117-101. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Celtics cashed in. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Celtics sent shots into the fifth row all night. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed.

What tipped it

  • Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Celtics · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
  • 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.
  • 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.