Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
103
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
108
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 26 | 22 | 27 | 28 | 103 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Heat survived the Hornets 108-103. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Heat's Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Hornets. 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.