Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
132
away
Chemistry
Steady
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
129
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 27 | 39 | 38 | 28 | 132 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 33 | 29 | 35 | 32 | 129 |
After Action Report
In Toronto, the Heat squeaked past the Raptors 132-129. Heat's scorers couldn't be contained. Heat's high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Heat. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 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.
- Heat · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.