Thu Apr 14, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
81
away
Chemistry
Tense
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
121
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 22 | 27 | 16 | 16 | 81 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 32 | 34 | 25 | 30 | 121 |
After Action Report
The 76ers rolled past the Heat 121-81. The breakneck pace played right into 76ers' hands. The 76ers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the 76ers stayed locked in. The 76ers locker room is humming, and it showed. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- 76ers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 76ers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 76ers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Heat · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Heat · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.