Mon Dec 27, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
72
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
137
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Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 15 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 72 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 43 | 37 | 29 | 28 | 137 |
After Action Report
The Heat blew the doors off the Hawks 137-72. Lineup balance gave the Heat a clear synergy edge. The Heat played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Heat's old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Heat · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hawks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.