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Fri Dec 3, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
128
away
Chemistry Steady
Chicago BullsBulls
126
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Miami HeatHeat 38 31 29 30 128
Chicago BullsBulls 40 28 24 34 126

After Action Report

In Chicago, the Heat survived the Bulls 128-126. Lineup balance gave the Heat a clear synergy edge. Heat's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; fresh off a statement win, the Heat stayed locked in. The Heat bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Bulls · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Bulls · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Heat · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.