Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
114
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Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
101
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 25 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 114 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 29 | 26 | 21 | 25 | 101 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Hornets handled the Heat 114-101. Hornets' scorers couldn't be contained. The Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Hornets came in with something to prove after a loss. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- 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.