Mon Jan 3, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 26 | 32 | 32 | 27 | 117 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 27 | 29 | 31 | 25 | 112 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the SuperSonics survived the Heat 117-112. SuperSonics controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. SuperSonics' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; SuperSonics' positional balance gave them a synergy edge. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- SuperSonics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- SuperSonics · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- SuperSonics · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).