Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 2:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
82
away
Chemistry
Cold
Miami HeatHeat
135
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 22 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 82 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 32 | 37 | 29 | 37 | 135 |
After Action Report
The Heat rolled past the Spurs 135-82. The Heat got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Heat; the Spurs owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed. Heat's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Heat · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Spurs · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.