Mon Dec 27, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
87
away
Chemistry
Tense
Miami HeatHeat
118
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 16 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 87 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 32 | 27 | 32 | 27 | 118 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Heat blew the doors off the Hawks 118-87. Every possession went the Heat way. The Heat carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Hawks couldn't shake the cold spell. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed. Heat's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Heat · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hawks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.