Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
92
away
Chemistry
Steady
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
123
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Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 25 | 21 | 24 | 22 | 92 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 33 | 28 | 35 | 27 | 123 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the SuperSonics demolished the Heat 123-92. The tempo dragged the Heat into a rhythm they couldn't survive. SuperSonics' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; SuperSonics' positional balance gave them a synergy edge. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- 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).
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.