Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
102
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
97
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 24 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 102 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 24 | 27 | 26 | 20 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Hornets snuck past the Heat 102-97. Ugly basketball, but the Hornets did just enough. The Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Hornets ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.