Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
131
away
Chemistry
Tense
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
114
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 28 | 37 | 28 | 38 | 131 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 34 | 23 | 22 | 35 | 114 |
After Action Report
In Seattle, the Heat took care of the SuperSonics 131-114. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Heat cashed in. Heat's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Heat carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Heat bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Heat · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.