Mon Jan 3, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
103
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Chemistry
Elite
Miami HeatHeat
88
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 21 | 31 | 22 | 29 | 103 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 19 | 29 | 19 | 21 | 88 |
After Action Report
The SuperSonics took care of the Heat 103-88. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The SuperSonics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Heat owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The SuperSonics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the SuperSonics 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.
- SuperSonics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.