Tue Jan 11, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
130
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
148
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 32 | 31 | 40 | 27 | 130 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 35 | 20 | 47 | 46 | 148 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Suns downed the Heat 148-130. Suns controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Suns carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Suns pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. Suns' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Suns · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Suns · 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.