Tue Jan 11, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
96
away
Chemistry
Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
102
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 96 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 25 | 23 | 30 | 24 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Suns outlasted the Heat 102-96. The Heat couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Suns. The Suns ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; the Suns bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Suns · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Heat · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.