Thu Mar 3, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Jersey NetsNets
122
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 24 | 27 | 26 | 32 | 109 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 23 | 36 | 27 | 36 | 122 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Nets pulled away from the Heat 122-109. The breakneck pace played right into Nets' hands. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Nets; Nets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Nets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Nets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Nets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.