Sat Apr 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
109
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 37 | 28 | 21 | 23 | 109 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 30 | 29 | 32 | 25 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Hornets edged the Heat 116-109. The Hornets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Hornets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Hornets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes.
What tipped it
- Hornets · 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.
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.