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Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
111
away
Chemistry Steady
Miami HeatHeat
109
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Orleans HornetsHornets 25 30 26 30 111
Miami HeatHeat 26 29 28 26 109

After Action Report

The Hornets survived the Heat 111-109. The Hornets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Hornets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 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.
  • Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.