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Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
117
away
Chemistry Tense
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
110
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Miami HeatHeat 28 31 28 30 117
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics 34 26 34 16 110

After Action Report

In Seattle, the Heat held off the SuperSonics 117-110. The Heat got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Heat came in with something to prove after a loss; 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 · 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.