Thu Apr 14, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
102
away
Chemistry
Tense
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 25 | 24 | 32 | 21 | 102 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 24 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 109 |
After Action Report
In Philadelphia, the 76ers fended off the Heat 109-102. The better team simply showed up tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the 76ers; 76ers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The 76ers locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Heat utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- 76ers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 76ers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Heat · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.