Tue Jan 11, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
81
away
Chemistry
Cold
Phoenix SunsSuns
102
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 17 | 18 | 23 | 23 | 81 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 19 | 20 | 40 | 23 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Suns demolished the Heat 102-81. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Suns carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Suns' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Suns · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.