Sat Apr 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
126
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 29 | 36 | 34 | 27 | 126 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 29 | 28 | 25 | 34 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Heat pulled away from the Hornets 126-116. The breakneck pace played right into Heat's hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Heat; the Heat answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Heat bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.