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Tue Jan 11, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
116
away
Chemistry Cold
Phoenix SunsSuns
123
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Miami HeatHeat 30 28 30 28 116
Phoenix SunsSuns 31 19 39 34 123

After Action Report

The Suns held off the Heat 123-116. Suns' offense had its way with the Heat. The Suns answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Suns' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Heat looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Suns' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Heat · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.