Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
125
away
Chemistry
Hot
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 27 | 35 | 28 | 35 | 125 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 35 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 117 |
After Action Report
In Toronto, the Heat outlasted the Raptors 125-117. Heat's offense had its way with the Raptors. Heat's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Heat. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. Heat's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.