Pistons are the champions!
  1. Lobby
  2. Draft
  3. Preseason
  4. Season
  5. Playoffs
Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
134
away
Chemistry Tense
Miami HeatHeat
127
home
Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Orleans HornetsHornets 31 30 36 37 134
Miami HeatHeat 23 35 33 36 127

After Action Report

The Hornets outlasted the Heat 134-127. The Hornets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Hornets; the Hornets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.