Thu Apr 14, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
118
away
Chemistry
Steady
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
133
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 28 | 25 | 31 | 34 | 118 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 35 | 36 | 32 | 30 | 133 |
After Action Report
In Philadelphia, the 76ers knocked off the Heat 133-118. The tempo dragged the Heat into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The 76ers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the 76ers pushed the pace until the other side broke. Early returns: the 76ers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Add it to the list of nights the favorite forgot to show up.
What tipped it
- 76ers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.