Tue Mar 29, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
97
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 32 | 23 | 30 | 31 | 116 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 27 | 38 | 10 | 22 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Raptors outlasted the Heat 116-97. The Raptors got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Raptors; Raptors' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Raptors bench chemistry carried them. Raptors' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Heat · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Raptors · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.