Mon Jan 3, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
104
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Miami HeatHeat
116
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 24 | 20 | 31 | 29 | 104 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 22 | 31 | 29 | 34 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Heat outlasted the SuperSonics 116-104. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Heat cashed in. Heat's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Heat's defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed. Heat's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.