Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
119
away
Chemistry
Steady
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
101
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 24 | 29 | 37 | 29 | 119 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 28 | 14 | 34 | 25 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Heat outlasted the SuperSonics 119-101. Heat's offense had its way with the SuperSonics. The Heat answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Heat's outside barrage was a constant threat. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. SuperSonics' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- SuperSonics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- SuperSonics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.