Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
120
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
124
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 30 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 120 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 33 | 23 | 35 | 33 | 124 |
After Action Report
The Heat snuck past the Hornets 124-120. Heat controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Heat played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Heat's Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Heat · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.