Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
105
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
101
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 33 | 22 | 28 | 22 | 105 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 32 | 19 | 23 | 27 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Hornets snuck past the Heat 105-101. Hornets' offense had its way with the Heat. The Hornets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Hornets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Heat · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Heat · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.