Tue Jan 11, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 27 | 29 | 24 | 36 | 116 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 32 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 112 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Heat squeaked past the Suns 116-112. The breakneck pace played right into Heat's hands. Heat's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Heat pushed the pace until the other side broke. Heat's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Suns · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.