Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
146
away
Chemistry
Cold
Chicago BullsBulls
141
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 27 | 36 | 30 | 37 | 16 | 146 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 35 | 25 | 39 | 31 | 11 | 141 |
After Action Report
The Heat snuck past the Bulls 146-141 in overtime. The breakneck pace played right into Heat's hands. The Heat played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Heat pushed the pace until the other side broke.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Heat · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.