Mon Dec 27, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
114
away
Chemistry
Tense
Miami HeatHeat
115
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 30 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 114 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 30 | 31 | 31 | 23 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Heat squeaked past the Hawks 115-114. The Heat won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Heat came in with something to prove after a loss; the Heat pushed the pace until the other side broke. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hawks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.