Sat Apr 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
119
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
113
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 21 | 36 | 32 | 30 | 119 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 29 | 25 | 27 | 32 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Heat outlasted the Hornets 119-113. The Hornets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Heat; the Heat came in with something to prove after a loss.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.