Mon Jan 3, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
126
away
Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
95
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 34 | 34 | 25 | 33 | 126 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 25 | 24 | 29 | 17 | 95 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the SuperSonics rolled past the Heat 126-95. SuperSonics' offense had its way with the Heat. Second-chance points piled up for the SuperSonics; the SuperSonics carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The SuperSonics bench chemistry carried them. The Heat rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Heat · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Heat · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- SuperSonics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- SuperSonics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.