Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
96
away
Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
105
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 34 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 96 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 24 | 31 | 30 | 20 | 105 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Heat edged the Hornets 105-96. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Heat came in with something to prove after a loss; Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition.
What tipped it
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.