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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.