Sat Mar 12, 2005 · 2:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
77
away
Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
95
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 24 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 77 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 28 | 23 | 27 | 17 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Heat outlasted the Nets 95-77. The Heat won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Second-chance points piled up for the Nets. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Nets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.