Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
98
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
95
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Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 27 | 29 | 19 | 23 | 98 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 24 | 31 | 20 | 20 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Hornets survived the Heat 98-95. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Hornets' balanced five covered every spot on the floor; the Hornets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.