Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
99
away
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Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
102
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 20 | 25 | 32 | 22 | 99 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 22 | 30 | 22 | 28 | 102 |
After Action Report
The SuperSonics squeaked past the Heat 102-99. The better team simply showed up tonight. Fresh off a statement win, the SuperSonics stayed locked in; the Heat owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The SuperSonics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the SuperSonics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.