Sat Mar 12, 2005 · 2:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
97
away
Chemistry
Cold
Miami HeatHeat
119
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 26 | 25 | 27 | 19 | 97 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 34 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Heat ran roughshod over the Nets 119-97. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Heat carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Heat's old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed. The Heat rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Heat · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Nets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.