Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
130
away
Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
119
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 28 | 28 | 36 | 38 | 130 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 30 | 27 | 26 | 36 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Hornets downed the Heat 130-119. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Hornets cashed in. The Hornets pushed the pace until the other side broke; Heat's skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Heat · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Heat · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.