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Sun Jan 23, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
96
away
Chemistry Hot
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
105
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Miami HeatHeat 24 29 26 17 96
Philadelphia 76ers76ers 38 15 29 23 105

After Action Report

The 76ers outlasted the Heat 105-96. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the 76ers cashed in. The 76ers couldn't shake the cold spell; 76ers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. 76ers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • 76ers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Heat · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
  • Heat · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.