Sat Apr 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
111
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
105
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 39 | 29 | 23 | 20 | 111 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 22 | 28 | 31 | 24 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Heat fended off the Hornets 111-105. Heat's offense had its way with the Hornets. The Heat carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Hornets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Heat · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.