Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
117
away
Chemistry
Elite
Miami HeatHeat
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 28 | 28 | 33 | 28 | 117 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 27 | 25 | 32 | 28 | 112 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Hawks squeaked past the Heat 117-112. The Heat had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Hawks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Hawks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Hawks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Heat · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hawks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.