Sat Apr 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
112
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
103
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 39 | 29 | 23 | 21 | 112 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 26 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Heat outlasted the Hornets 112-103. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Heat cashed in. The Hornets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Hornets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Heat rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.