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Sat Feb 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
104
away
Chemistry Tense
Miami HeatHeat
127
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Chicago BullsBulls 22 22 29 31 104
Miami HeatHeat 37 32 30 28 127

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Heat rolled past the Bulls 127-104. The tempo dragged the Bulls into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Heat's Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; shots just aren't falling for the Bulls lately. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.

What tipped it

  • Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Bulls · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Bulls · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.