Hawks (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Sat Jan 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
120
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Chemistry
Tense
Miami HeatHeat
95
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte BobcatsBobcats | 30 | 24 | 40 | 26 | 120 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 31 | 16 | 18 | 30 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Bobcats buried the Heat 120-95. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Bobcats cashed in. Bobcats' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; the Heat came in with something to prove after a loss. The Bobcats bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Bobcats per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Heat · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Bobcats · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.