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Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
106
away
Chemistry Hot
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
96
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Miami HeatHeat 28 29 28 21 106
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics 24 28 26 18 96

After Action Report

The Heat took care of the SuperSonics 106-96. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Heat's Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the SuperSonics owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Heat bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • SuperSonics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • SuperSonics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.