Sat Mar 12, 2005 · 2:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
97
away
Chemistry
Cold
Miami HeatHeat
128
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 20 | 28 | 24 | 25 | 97 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 14 | 37 | 44 | 33 | 128 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Heat buried the Nets 128-97. Heat torched the Nets on the offensive end. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Heat; Heat's veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Nets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Nets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.