Tue Jan 11, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
120
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
113
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 23 | 33 | 34 | 30 | 120 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 31 | 23 | 27 | 32 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Heat fended off the Suns 120-113. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Heat cashed in. Heat's Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Suns played with the chip of a recent gutting loss.
What tipped it
- Suns · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.