Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Atlanta HawksHawks
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 35 | 29 | 29 | 24 | 117 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 31 | 24 | 27 | 30 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Heat survived the Hawks 117-112. The Hawks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Heat answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; second-chance points piled up for the Hawks. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hawks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.