Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
87
away
Chemistry
Tense
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 22 | 25 | 21 | 19 | 87 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 32 | 34 | 25 | 25 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Seattle, the SuperSonics buried the Heat 116-87. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the SuperSonics cashed in. The SuperSonics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Heat's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Heat looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Heat · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.