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Thu Apr 14, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
97
away
Chemistry Hot
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
102
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Miami HeatHeat 31 27 21 18 97
Philadelphia 76ers76ers 26 21 23 32 102

After Action Report

The 76ers squeaked past the Heat 102-97. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Fresh off a statement win, the 76ers stayed locked in; second-chance points piled up for the Heat. The 76ers locker room is humming, and it showed. 76ers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • 76ers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • 76ers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.