Sun Jan 23, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
133
away
Chemistry
Cold
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
129
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 30 | 31 | 38 | 22 | 12 | 133 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 30 | 32 | 33 | 26 | 8 | 129 |
After Action Report
The Heat survived the 76ers 133-129 in overtime. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Heat cashed in. The Heat played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Heat pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 76ers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 76ers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 76ers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 76ers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Heat · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.