Sat Apr 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
108
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
118
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 29 | 21 | 30 | 28 | 108 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 32 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 118 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Hornets took care of the Heat 118-108. The tempo dragged the Heat into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Hornets came in with something to prove after a loss; Hornets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. The Hornets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.