Mon Dec 27, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
142
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Chemistry
Tense
Miami HeatHeat
129
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 50 | 37 | 32 | 23 | 142 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 35 | 25 | 32 | 37 | 129 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Hawks outlasted the Heat 142-129. Hawks torched the Heat on the offensive end. Hawks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Hawks came in with something to prove after a loss. The Heat rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.