Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
Miami HeatHeat
117
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 28 | 27 | 29 | 13 | 97 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 32 | 31 | 25 | 29 | 117 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Heat demolished the Hornets 117-97. Heat's scorers couldn't be contained. The Heat pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Hornets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed. Heat's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.