Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
98
away
Chemistry
Tense
Miami HeatHeat
107
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 14 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 98 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 26 | 25 | 32 | 24 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Heat edged the Hornets 107-98. Heat's offense had its way with the Hornets. Second-chance points piled up for the Heat; the Heat came in with something to prove after a loss. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.