Thu Mar 3, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
94
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Jersey NetsNets
113
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 18 | 18 | 30 | 28 | 94 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 30 | 26 | 27 | 30 | 113 |
After Action Report
In New Jersey, the Nets pulled away from the Heat 113-94. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Nets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Nets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Nets locker room is humming, and it showed. Nets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Nets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.