Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
120
away
Chemistry
Hot
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 31 | 28 | 29 | 32 | 120 |
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 26 | 34 | 28 | 29 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Heat survived the Warriors 120-117. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Heat cashed in. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Heat; 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.
What tipped it
- Warriors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.