Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 2
Miami HeatHeat
101
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Boston CelticsCeltics
103
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 22 | 19 | 29 | 31 | 101 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 103 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics snuck past the Heat 103-101. Ugly basketball, but the Celtics did just enough. The Celtics played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Heat came in with something to prove after a loss. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. The Heat rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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.