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Fri Mar 25, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
96
away
Chemistry Tense
Miami HeatHeat
101
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Phoenix SunsSuns 20 22 30 24 96
Miami HeatHeat 34 18 18 31 101

After Action Report

In Miami, the Heat squeaked past the Suns 101-96. Heat's offense had its way with the Suns. Heat's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Heat came in with something to prove after a loss. The Suns rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.