Sun Dec 12, 2004 · 2:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
140
away
Chemistry
Hot
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
97
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 32 | 33 | 44 | 31 | 140 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 19 | 27 | 22 | 29 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Heat ran roughshod over the Raptors 140-97. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Heat cashed in. The Heat carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Raptors. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. Raptors' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Heat · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.