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Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
122
away
Chemistry Hot
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
118
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
Miami HeatHeat 25 26 23 34 14 122
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies 27 28 21 32 10 118

After Action Report

In Memphis, the Heat squeaked past the Grizzlies 122-118 in overtime. The Heat got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Heat's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Heat owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. Heat's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Grizzlies · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Grizzlies · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Heat · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.