Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
121
away
Chemistry
Hot
Chicago BullsBulls
103
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 36 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 121 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 28 | 24 | 23 | 28 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Heat outlasted the Bulls 121-103. Heat's scorers couldn't be contained. Heat's high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Heat owned the glass, generating extra possessions. 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
- Bulls · 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 · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.