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Tue Jan 11, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
88
away
Chemistry Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
96
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Miami HeatHeat 16 22 22 28 88
Phoenix SunsSuns 27 22 31 16 96

After Action Report

The Suns outlasted the Heat 96-88. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Heat's shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone. Tonight's Heat utilization choices clashed with the team identity.

What tipped it

  • Suns · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Heat · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
  • Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.