Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
112
away
Chemistry
Cold
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
121
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 24 | 35 | 24 | 29 | 112 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 31 | 40 | 27 | 23 | 121 |
After Action Report
The SuperSonics outlasted the Heat 121-112. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the SuperSonics cashed in. The SuperSonics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the SuperSonics played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Heat looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- SuperSonics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Heat · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Heat · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.