Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
110
away
Chemistry
Cold
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 29 | 23 | 29 | 29 | 110 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 23 | 28 | 36 | 31 | 118 |
After Action Report
The SuperSonics edged the Heat 118-110. Ugly basketball, but the SuperSonics did just enough. SuperSonics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; SuperSonics' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Heat looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Tonight's Heat utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.