Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
119
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
125
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 21 | 31 | 35 | 32 | 119 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 30 | 29 | 36 | 30 | 125 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Heat fended off the Hornets 125-119. Heat's scorers couldn't be contained. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Heat; Heat's Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Heat rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Heat · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.