Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
113
away
Chemistry
Tense
Miami HeatHeat
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 25 | 27 | 34 | 27 | 113 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 24 | 37 | 25 | 30 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Heat squeaked past the Hornets 116-113. Heat's scorers couldn't be contained. The Heat owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Heat answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Hornets looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger.
What tipped it
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.