Sat Mar 12, 2005 · 2:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
98
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
96
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 23 | 29 | 25 | 21 | 98 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 30 | 11 | 25 | 30 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Nets snuck past the Heat 98-96. The Heat couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Nets. The Nets bent the defense out of shape from deep; Heat's veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Nets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Nets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.