Sat Jan 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
109
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte BobcatsBobcats | 20 | 30 | 25 | 22 | 97 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 21 | 24 | 31 | 33 | 109 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Heat took care of the Bobcats 109-97. The better team simply showed up tonight. Heat's high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Heat answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
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.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.