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Sat Mar 12, 2005 · 2:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
125
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Chemistry Hot
Miami HeatHeat
119
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Jersey NetsNets 32 28 39 26 125
Miami HeatHeat 28 24 25 42 119

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Nets edged the Heat 125-119. The breakneck pace played right into Nets' hands. Nets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Nets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Nets bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Nets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Nets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Nets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.