Sat Apr 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
104
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
110
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 26 | 27 | 16 | 35 | 104 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 19 | 35 | 21 | 35 | 110 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Hornets fended off the Heat 110-104. Hornets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Hornets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Heat carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Heat · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.