Sat Apr 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
106
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
96
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 27 | 28 | 25 | 26 | 106 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 21 | 23 | 22 | 30 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Heat downed the Hornets 106-96. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Heat answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Hornets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. The Heat rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.