Sat Apr 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
131
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
98
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 33 | 38 | 39 | 21 | 131 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 35 | 20 | 13 | 30 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Heat blew the doors off the Hornets 131-98. Heat torched the Hornets on the offensive end. Heat's outside barrage was a constant threat; the Hornets bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.