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Thu Mar 3, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
117
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New Jersey NetsNets
110
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Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Miami HeatHeat 27 28 36 26 117
New Jersey NetsNets 20 33 32 25 110

After Action Report

In New Jersey, the Heat edged the Nets 117-110. Heat torched the Nets on the offensive end. Heat's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Heat came in with something to prove after a loss. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. The Heat rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • Nets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Nets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.