Sat Jan 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
98
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Miami HeatHeat
124
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte BobcatsBobcats | 28 | 26 | 19 | 25 | 98 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 21 | 28 | 40 | 35 | 124 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Heat blew the doors off the Bobcats 124-98. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Heat cashed in. The Heat carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Heat's veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Heat · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Bobcats · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.