Thu Mar 3, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
88
away
Chemistry
Cold
New Jersey NetsNets
119
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 26 | 24 | 26 | 12 | 88 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 27 | 27 | 31 | 34 | 119 |
After Action Report
In New Jersey, the Nets ran roughshod over the Heat 119-88. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Nets cashed in. The Nets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Nets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Heat looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Nets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Heat · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Heat · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.