Tue Jan 11, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
108
away
Chemistry
Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
111
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 26 | 22 | 33 | 27 | 108 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 29 | 36 | 22 | 24 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Suns squeaked past the Heat 111-108. The Heat had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Suns are in a full-on tailspin; Heat's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. Tonight's Heat utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Suns · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Suns · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Heat · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.