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Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
105
away
Chemistry Hot
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
114
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Miami HeatHeat 31 27 27 20 105
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics 27 26 37 24 114

After Action Report

The SuperSonics edged the Heat 114-105. The Heat had no answer for the variance gods tonight. SuperSonics' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone; the SuperSonics played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The SuperSonics locker room is humming, and it showed. SuperSonics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • SuperSonics · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
  • SuperSonics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • SuperSonics · 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.
  • Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.