Thu Mar 3, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
101
away
Chemistry
Cold
New Jersey NetsNets
102
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 28 | 27 | 23 | 23 | 101 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 30 | 20 | 27 | 25 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Nets survived the Heat 102-101. The Heat couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Nets. The Nets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Heat's veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Nets locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Heat utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Nets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.