Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
109
away
Chemistry
Elite
Atlanta HawksHawks
104
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 20 | 26 | 29 | 34 | 109 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 27 | 25 | 24 | 28 | 104 |
After Action Report
In Atlanta, the Heat survived the Hawks 109-104. The tempo dragged the Hawks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Heat; Heat's Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. The Heat rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.