Tue Jan 11, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
111
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
118
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 26 | 27 | 35 | 23 | 111 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 34 | 21 | 27 | 36 | 118 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Suns fended off the Heat 118-111. Suns torched the Heat on the offensive end. Suns' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Heat's outside barrage was a constant threat. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.