Tue Jan 11, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
85
away
Chemistry
Tense
Phoenix SunsSuns
94
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 17 | 24 | 19 | 25 | 85 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 94 |
After Action Report
The Suns edged the Heat 94-85. The Suns won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Suns carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Suns · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.