Sun Jan 23, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
97
away
Chemistry
Hot
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
88
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 30 | 19 | 16 | 32 | 97 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 25 | 22 | 17 | 24 | 88 |
After Action Report
The Heat outlasted the 76ers 97-88. Ugly basketball, but the Heat did just enough. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Heat; Heat's defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. The Heat rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- 76ers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Heat · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.