Tue Jan 11, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
99
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 31 | 28 | 34 | 16 | 109 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 35 | 21 | 27 | 16 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Heat outlasted the Suns 109-99. Every possession went the Heat way. The Heat owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Heat came in with something to prove after a 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
- Suns · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.