Mon Mar 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
139
away
Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
120
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 33 | 38 | 32 | 36 | 139 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 36 | 23 | 23 | 38 | 120 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the 76ers downed the Heat 139-120. The breakneck pace played right into 76ers' hands. The 76ers came in with something to prove after a loss; 76ers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The 76ers bench chemistry carried them. 76ers' 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.
- 76ers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 76ers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.