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.