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Fri Nov 19, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Utah JazzJazz
104
away
Chemistry Tense
Miami HeatHeat
117
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Chemistry Elite

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Utah JazzJazz 26 20 29 29 104
Miami HeatHeat 26 24 31 36 117

After Action Report

In Miami, the Heat outlasted the Jazz 117-104. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Heat owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Jazz's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Jazz · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.