Sat Mar 12, 2005 · 2:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
131
away
Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
119
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 29 | 30 | 43 | 29 | 131 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 27 | 30 | 35 | 27 | 119 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Nets pulled away from the Heat 131-119. The tempo dragged the Heat into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Nets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Nets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Nets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.