Sun Jan 23, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
103
away
Chemistry
Hot
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
96
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 25 | 28 | 30 | 20 | 103 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 24 | 26 | 21 | 25 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Heat outlasted the 76ers 103-96. The 76ers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Heat. The Heat carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Heat's outside barrage was a constant threat. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. The Heat rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- 76ers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Heat · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.