Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
108
away
Chemistry
Steady
Atlanta HawksHawks
103
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 26 | 27 | 29 | 26 | 108 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 31 | 28 | 20 | 24 | 103 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Heat squeaked past the Hawks 108-103. Heat controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Heat's Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Hawks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hawks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.