Mon Jan 3, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
100
away
Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
95
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 21 | 26 | 31 | 22 | 100 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 20 | 25 | 27 | 23 | 95 |
After Action Report
The SuperSonics squeaked past the Heat 100-95. The SuperSonics won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The SuperSonics ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; the Heat owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The SuperSonics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the SuperSonics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- SuperSonics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.