Sat Jan 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
124
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Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte BobcatsBobcats | 30 | 26 | 30 | 31 | 117 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 28 | 39 | 32 | 25 | 124 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Heat outlasted the Bobcats 124-117. The Bobcats had no answer for the variance gods tonight. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Heat; the Heat bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
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.
- Bobcats · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.