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Fri Mar 25, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
125
away
Chemistry
Elite
Miami HeatHeat
103
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Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 32 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 125 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 27 | 33 | 16 | 27 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Suns ran roughshod over the Heat 125-103. The Heat had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Heat played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. Suns' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Heat · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.