Sun Dec 12, 2004 · 2:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
129
away
Chemistry
Steady
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
138
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 28 | 34 | 36 | 31 | 129 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 33 | 29 | 34 | 42 | 138 |
After Action Report
In Toronto, the Raptors fended off the Heat 138-129. The tempo dragged the Heat into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Raptors answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Raptors' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Raptors locker room is humming, and it showed. Raptors' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Heat · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.