Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
118
away
Chemistry
Tense
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
120
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 33 | 31 | 27 | 27 | 118 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 24 | 30 | 36 | 30 | 120 |
After Action Report
The SuperSonics survived the Heat 120-118. SuperSonics controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The SuperSonics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; SuperSonics' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Early returns: the SuperSonics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.