Thu Mar 3, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
104
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Jersey NetsNets
71
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 31 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 104 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 11 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 71 |
After Action Report
The Heat buried the Nets 104-71. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Heat owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Heat carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Nets utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Nets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.