Sat Apr 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
101
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
103
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 21 | 32 | 35 | 13 | 101 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 30 | 22 | 20 | 31 | 103 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Hornets squeaked past the Heat 103-101. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Hornets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Hornets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.