Tue Jan 11, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
116
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Phoenix SunsSuns
109
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 30 | 30 | 24 | 32 | 116 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 37 | 26 | 19 | 27 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Heat edged the Suns 116-109. The Suns had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Heat; the Heat ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. The Heat rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.