Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
103
away
Chemistry
Hot
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
87
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 18 | 34 | 28 | 23 | 103 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 19 | 24 | 17 | 27 | 87 |
After Action Report
The Heat took care of the SuperSonics 103-87. The Heat won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Heat's high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Heat. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. The Heat rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · 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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.