Fri Mar 25, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
87
away
Chemistry
Cold
Miami HeatHeat
136
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 17 | 15 | 23 | 32 | 87 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 31 | 35 | 45 | 25 | 136 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Heat demolished the Suns 136-87. Heat's scorers couldn't be contained. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Heat; Heat's Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed. Suns' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Heat · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Suns · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.