Mon Jan 3, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
115
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
92
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 24 | 26 | 36 | 29 | 115 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 28 | 19 | 19 | 26 | 92 |
After Action Report
The SuperSonics buried the Heat 115-92. The tempo dragged the Heat into a rhythm they couldn't survive. SuperSonics' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; SuperSonics' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Tonight's Heat utilization choices clashed with the team identity. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- SuperSonics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.