Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
131
away
Chemistry
Steady
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
132
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 25 | 30 | 36 | 40 | 131 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 33 | 36 | 32 | 31 | 132 |
After Action Report
The SuperSonics squeaked past the Heat 132-131. The breakneck pace played right into SuperSonics' hands. The SuperSonics came in with something to prove after a loss; SuperSonics' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Early returns: the SuperSonics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.