Tue Jan 11, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
109
away
Chemistry
Tense
Phoenix SunsSuns
97
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 28 | 18 | 40 | 23 | 109 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 27 | 26 | 26 | 18 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Heat handled the Suns 109-97. Heat's offense had its way with the Suns. The Heat pushed the pace until the other side broke; fresh off a statement win, the Suns stayed locked in. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Suns · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.