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Thu Mar 3, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
106
away
Chemistry Hot
New Jersey NetsNets
93
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Miami HeatHeat 33 27 24 22 106
New Jersey NetsNets 30 25 27 11 93

After Action Report

The Heat pulled away from the Nets 106-93. The Heat won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Heat's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Nets are in a full-on tailspin. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. The Heat rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • Nets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Nets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.