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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.