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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.