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Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
118
away
Chemistry Hot
Miami HeatHeat
102
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Orleans HornetsHornets 26 35 27 30 118
Miami HeatHeat 26 22 19 35 102

After Action Report

The Hornets downed the Heat 118-102. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Hornets cashed in. The Hornets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Hornets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • 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.