Mon Jan 3, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
118
away
Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
114
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 26 | 22 | 35 | 35 | 118 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 28 | 33 | 26 | 27 | 114 |
After Action Report
The SuperSonics squeaked past the Heat 118-114. SuperSonics' scorers couldn't be contained. Second-chance points piled up for the SuperSonics; the SuperSonics sent shots into the fifth row all night. The SuperSonics bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Heat utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- SuperSonics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- SuperSonics · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- SuperSonics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.