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Mon Jan 3, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
129
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Chemistry Tense
Miami HeatHeat
124
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics 35 35 32 27 129
Miami HeatHeat 27 25 36 36 124

After Action Report

In Miami, the SuperSonics squeaked past the Heat 129-124. SuperSonics' scorers couldn't be contained. The SuperSonics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the SuperSonics played with the chip of a recent gutting loss.

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.
  • SuperSonics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • SuperSonics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.