Mon Dec 27, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
96
away
Chemistry
Cold
Miami HeatHeat
106
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 22 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 96 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 18 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Heat downed the Hawks 106-96. The Hawks couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Heat. The Heat played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Hawks' positional balance gave them a synergy edge. The Hawks rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Heat · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hawks · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- Hawks · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.