Tue Jan 11, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
115
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 28 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 97 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 31 | 28 | 26 | 30 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Suns pulled away from the Heat 115-97. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Suns came in with something to prove after a loss; Suns' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.