Sun Dec 12, 2004 · 2:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
114
away
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Toronto RaptorsRaptors
113
home
Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 34 | 34 | 28 | 18 | 114 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 30 | 31 | 27 | 25 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Heat snuck past the Raptors 114-113. The tempo dragged the Raptors into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Heat owned the glass, generating extra possessions; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Heat. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Raptors · 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 · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.