Thu Mar 3, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
134
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Jersey NetsNets
121
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 34 | 29 | 32 | 39 | 134 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 27 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 121 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Heat outlasted the Nets 134-121. Heat torched the Nets on the offensive end. The Heat came in with something to prove after a loss; Heat's Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Nets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.