Fri Apr 15, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
97
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
116
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 26 | 30 | 23 | 18 | 97 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics pulled away from the Heat 116-97. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Celtics cashed in. The Celtics looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; the Heat owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.