Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
125
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
99
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 29 | 35 | 35 | 26 | 125 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 33 | 25 | 24 | 17 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Hornets blew the doors off the Heat 125-99. Hornets' offense had its way with the Heat. Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Heat · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.