Sat Apr 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
115
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
110
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 30 | 34 | 24 | 27 | 115 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 29 | 22 | 26 | 33 | 110 |
After Action Report
The Heat squeaked past the Hornets 115-110. Heat controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Heat's outside barrage was a constant threat; Hornets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. Heat's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.