Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 1
Miami HeatHeat
123
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Boston CelticsCeltics
109
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 30 | 33 | 28 | 32 | 123 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 25 | 35 | 23 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Heat pulled away from the Celtics 123-109. Heat's offense had its way with the Celtics. The Heat owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Heat came in with something to prove after a loss. The Heat bench chemistry carried them.
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.