Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
114
away
Chemistry
Steady
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
131
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 31 | 30 | 26 | 27 | 114 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 33 | 32 | 32 | 34 | 131 |
After Action Report
The Raptors handled the Heat 131-114. The Heat had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Raptors; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Raptors. The Raptors locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Raptors per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Raptors · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.