Tue Jan 11, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
121
away
Chemistry
Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
119
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 27 | 36 | 33 | 25 | 121 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 31 | 22 | 38 | 28 | 119 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Heat squeaked past the Suns 121-119. Heat controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Heat owned the glass, generating extra possessions; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Heat. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.