Mon Dec 27, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
101
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
121
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 11 | 21 | 42 | 27 | 101 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 25 | 27 | 34 | 35 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Heat ran roughshod over the Hawks 121-101. The tempo dragged the Hawks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Heat owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Hawks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Heat rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hawks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hawks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.