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Sat Mar 12, 2005 · 2:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
95
away
Chemistry Hot
Miami HeatHeat
91
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Jersey NetsNets 15 28 26 26 95
Miami HeatHeat 27 20 21 23 91

After Action Report

In Miami, the Nets squeaked past the Heat 95-91. The Heat couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Nets. The Nets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Nets bent the defense out of shape from deep. 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

  • Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Heat · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Nets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.