Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
123
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Chemistry
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Miami HeatHeat
118
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 29 | 35 | 30 | 29 | 123 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 24 | 45 | 24 | 25 | 118 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Hornets survived the Heat 123-118. The tempo dragged the Heat into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Hornets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Hornets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. The Hornets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.