Mon Jan 3, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
90
away
Chemistry
Elite
Miami HeatHeat
79
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 16 | 24 | 21 | 29 | 90 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 20 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 79 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the SuperSonics took care of the Heat 90-79. The SuperSonics won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Fresh off a statement win, the SuperSonics stayed locked in; SuperSonics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The SuperSonics bench chemistry carried them. The SuperSonics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- SuperSonics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.