Fri Mar 25, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
113
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Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
116
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 28 | 25 | 30 | 30 | 113 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 25 | 34 | 25 | 32 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Heat stunned the Suns 116-113. The Suns had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Heat answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.
What tipped it
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.