Sat Mar 12, 2005 · 2:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
132
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 31 | 25 | 33 | 27 | 116 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 29 | 27 | 47 | 29 | 132 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Heat outlasted the Nets 132-116. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Heat cashed in. The Nets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Nets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. Heat's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Nets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.