Sat Apr 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
98
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
124
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 25 | 19 | 26 | 28 | 98 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 28 | 38 | 32 | 26 | 124 |
After Action Report
The Hornets rolled past the Heat 124-98. The Heat had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Hornets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; second-chance points piled up for the Heat. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.