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Fri Apr 15, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
114
away
Chemistry Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
99
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Miami HeatHeat 21 41 28 24 114
Boston CelticsCeltics 20 22 30 27 99

After Action Report

The Heat outlasted the Celtics 114-99. The breakneck pace played right into Heat's hands. The Heat came in with something to prove after a loss; fresh off a statement win, the Celtics stayed locked in. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. The Heat rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.