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Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
130
away
Chemistry Hot
Chicago BullsBulls
113
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Miami HeatHeat 28 34 36 32 130
Chicago BullsBulls 26 30 35 22 113

After Action Report

The Heat outlasted the Bulls 130-113. The breakneck pace played right into Heat's hands. Heat's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Heat played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. Heat's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Bulls · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Heat · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.