Mon Dec 27, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
90
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
125
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 21 | 23 | 25 | 21 | 90 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 29 | 29 | 34 | 33 | 125 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Heat demolished the Hawks 125-90. Heat controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Heat owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Heat ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Hawks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.