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Sat Mar 12, 2005 · 2:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
100
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Chemistry Hot
Miami HeatHeat
96
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Jersey NetsNets 25 23 24 28 100
Miami HeatHeat 16 25 31 24 96

After Action Report

The Nets survived the Heat 100-96. The Nets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Nets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Nets ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Nets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Nets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Nets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 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.