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Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
112
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Chemistry Hot
Chicago BullsBulls
95
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Miami HeatHeat 31 20 31 30 112
Chicago BullsBulls 25 22 26 22 95

After Action Report

The Heat downed the Bulls 112-95. Heat torched the Bulls on the offensive end. The Heat owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Heat ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. The Heat rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • Bulls · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Bulls · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Heat · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.