Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
129
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
96
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 24 | 38 | 36 | 31 | 129 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 23 | 17 | 34 | 22 | 96 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Hawks blew the doors off the Heat 129-96. The Heat had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Hawks; fresh off a statement win, the Hawks stayed locked in. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them. Hawks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hawks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.