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Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
90
away
Chemistry Steady
Chicago BullsBulls
87
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Miami HeatHeat 28 15 31 16 90
Chicago BullsBulls 20 23 26 18 87

After Action Report

The Heat snuck past the Bulls 90-87. The Bulls couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Heat. Second-chance points piled up for the Heat; Heat's Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.