Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
102
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Chemistry
Hot
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
86
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 23 | 21 | 24 | 34 | 102 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 24 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 86 |
After Action Report
The Heat handled the SuperSonics 102-86. The Heat won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Heat came in with something to prove after a loss; Heat's Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 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.