Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
119
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 25 | 31 | 23 | 18 | 97 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 29 | 32 | 27 | 31 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Heat rolled past the Hornets 119-97. Heat controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Heat answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Heat pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed. The Heat rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.