Thu Mar 3, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
98
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Jersey NetsNets
97
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 16 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 98 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 13 | 27 | 35 | 22 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Heat snuck past the Nets 98-97. The Nets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Heat. The Heat owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Heat answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. Nets' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Nets · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.