Sun Dec 12, 2004 · 2:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
109
away
Chemistry
Hot
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
97
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 26 | 31 | 30 | 22 | 109 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 27 | 22 | 27 | 21 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Heat outlasted the Raptors 109-97. The Heat got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Heat carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Heat's Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Raptors · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Heat · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.