Cavaliers are the champions!
  1. Lobby
  2. Draft
  3. Preseason
  4. Season
  5. Playoffs
Mon Mar 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
117
away
Chemistry Steady
Miami HeatHeat
132
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Philadelphia 76ers76ers 33 32 24 28 117
Miami HeatHeat 32 45 22 33 132

After Action Report

The Heat outlasted the 76ers 132-117. Heat controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Heat came in with something to prove after a loss; the Heat pushed the pace until the other side broke. Heat's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • 76ers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • 76ers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 76ers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • 76ers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.