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Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
108
away
Chemistry Steady
Atlanta HawksHawks
103
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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.