Thu Apr 14, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
99
away
Chemistry
Tense
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
120
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 19 | 21 | 30 | 29 | 99 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 20 | 34 | 35 | 31 | 120 |
After Action Report
In Philadelphia, the 76ers ran roughshod over the Heat 120-99. The breakneck pace played right into 76ers' hands. The 76ers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the 76ers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The 76ers locker room is humming, and it showed. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- 76ers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 76ers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.