Sat Mar 12, 2005 · 2:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
97
away
Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
113
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 32 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 97 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 27 | 24 | 35 | 27 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Heat upended the Nets 113-97. Heat controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Heat came in with something to prove after a loss; Heat's Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.
What tipped it
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Nets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.