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Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
132
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Chemistry Steady
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
129
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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.