Sat Apr 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
118
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
100
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 25 | 32 | 27 | 34 | 118 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 31 | 23 | 18 | 28 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Heat pulled away from the Hornets 118-100. The Hornets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Heat's defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Hornets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.