Sat Oct 23, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Miami HeatHeat
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
Atlanta HawksHawks
122
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 30 | 24 | 18 | 25 | 97 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 24 | 33 | 31 | 34 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Hawks ran roughshod over the Heat 122-97. The Heat had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Hawks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Hawks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Hawks locker room is humming, and it showed. The Hawks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.