Mon Mar 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
102
away
Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
81
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 24 | 22 | 27 | 29 | 102 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 16 | 23 | 24 | 18 | 81 |
After Action Report
The 76ers blew the doors off the Heat 102-81. The 76ers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The 76ers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Superstar Stack delivered when it mattered for the 76ers. The 76ers bench chemistry carried them. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- 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.
- 76ers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 76ers · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- 76ers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 76ers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.