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Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
103
away
Chemistry Steady
Miami HeatHeat
76
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Atlanta HawksHawks 24 29 25 25 103
Miami HeatHeat 17 19 23 17 76

After Action Report

The Hawks ran roughshod over the Heat 103-76. Ugly basketball, but the Hawks did just enough. Hawks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Hawks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. Whispers of a Heat locker-room rift aren't helping. Hawks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.

What tipped it

  • Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Heat · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Hawks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Hawks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.