Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 2:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
126
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Chemistry
Tense
Miami HeatHeat
124
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 36 | 34 | 27 | 29 | 126 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 35 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 124 |
After Action Report
The Spurs snuck past the Heat 126-124. The breakneck pace played right into Spurs' hands. The Spurs answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Spurs' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. Spurs' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
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.
- Spurs · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.