Mon Jan 3, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
69
away
Chemistry
Tense
Miami HeatHeat
86
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 10 | 21 | 15 | 23 | 69 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 26 | 23 | 23 | 14 | 86 |
After Action Report
The Heat outlasted the SuperSonics 86-69. The SuperSonics couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Heat. The SuperSonics came in with something to prove after a loss; SuperSonics' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Heat · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- SuperSonics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.