Tue Jan 11, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
111
away
Chemistry
Cold
Phoenix SunsSuns
102
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 26 | 23 | 26 | 36 | 111 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 29 | 28 | 15 | 30 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Heat fended off the Suns 111-102. The Suns had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Heat answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
What tipped it
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.