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Fri Dec 3, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
133
away
Chemistry Tense
Chicago BullsBulls
118
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Miami HeatHeat 34 36 30 33 133
Chicago BullsBulls 27 33 29 29 118

After Action Report

The Heat handled the Bulls 133-118. The Bulls had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Heat came in with something to prove after a loss; Heat's Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.