Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
91
away
Chemistry
Tense
Atlanta HawksHawks
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 22 | 23 | 17 | 29 | 91 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 29 | 28 | 30 | 25 | 112 |
After Action Report
In Atlanta, the Hawks ran roughshod over the Heat 112-91. The better team simply showed up tonight. Hawks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Hawks. The Hawks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Hawks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hawks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.