Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
126
away
Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 32 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 126 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Hornets held off the Heat 126-118. The Hornets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Fresh off a statement win, the Hornets stayed locked in; Hornets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Heat · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.