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Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
120
away
Chemistry Steady
Miami HeatHeat
124
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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.