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Fri Mar 25, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
97
away
Chemistry Hot
Miami HeatHeat
100
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Phoenix SunsSuns 28 13 20 36 97
Miami HeatHeat 22 23 16 39 100

After Action Report

The Heat squeaked past the Suns 100-97. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Suns' stars took over and bent the game to their will; the Suns carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Suns · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
  • Suns · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.