Tue Jan 11, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
96
away
Chemistry
Tense
Phoenix SunsSuns
103
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Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 24 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 96 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 23 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 103 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Suns outlasted the Heat 103-96. Ugly basketball, but the Suns did just enough. The Suns ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Suns' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. Suns' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Suns · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.