Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
107
away
Chemistry
Steady
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
80
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 27 | 22 | 32 | 26 | 107 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 26 | 16 | 20 | 18 | 80 |
After Action Report
In Toronto, the Heat ran roughshod over the Raptors 107-80. The Heat won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Second-chance points piled up for the Heat; the Heat ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Raptors · 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.