Tue Jan 11, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
117
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Phoenix SunsSuns
95
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 23 | 31 | 38 | 25 | 117 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 24 | 16 | 36 | 19 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Heat ran roughshod over the Suns 117-95. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Heat cashed in. The Heat owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Heat came in with something to prove after a loss. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Suns · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.