Fri Apr 15, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
129
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
117
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 31 | 34 | 37 | 27 | 129 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 27 | 35 | 28 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Heat outlasted the Celtics 129-117. The Heat got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Heat couldn't shake the cold spell; second-chance points piled up for the Celtics. Celtics' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Heat · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.