Tue Jan 11, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
126
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Chemistry
Tense
Phoenix SunsSuns
114
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 35 | 28 | 34 | 29 | 126 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 29 | 19 | 34 | 32 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Heat took care of the Suns 126-114. The Suns had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Heat carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Heat's outside barrage was a constant threat. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. The Heat rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Suns · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.