Tue Jan 11, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
85
away
Chemistry
Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
118
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 25 | 26 | 14 | 20 | 85 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 36 | 31 | 24 | 27 | 118 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Suns ran roughshod over the Heat 118-85. Suns' scorers couldn't be contained. The Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Suns' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.