Tue Jan 11, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
90
away
Chemistry
Cold
Phoenix SunsSuns
125
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 12 | 33 | 19 | 26 | 90 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 25 | 32 | 31 | 37 | 125 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Suns blew the doors off the Heat 125-90. The breakneck pace played right into Suns' hands. Suns' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Heat couldn't shake the cold spell. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. Heat's per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Suns · 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.