Mon Jan 3, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
130
away
Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
125
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 35 | 23 | 21 | 36 | 15 | 130 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 36 | 27 | 32 | 20 | 10 | 125 |
After Action Report
The SuperSonics survived the Heat 130-125 in overtime. The SuperSonics got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. SuperSonics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the SuperSonics. The SuperSonics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the SuperSonics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Heat · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- SuperSonics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- SuperSonics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- SuperSonics · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.