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Sat Apr 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
115
away
Chemistry Cold
New Orleans HornetsHornets
116
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
Miami HeatHeat 27 24 27 27 10 115
New Orleans HornetsHornets 29 29 20 27 11 116

After Action Report

The Hornets snuck past the Heat 116-115 in overtime. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Hornets came in with something to prove after a loss; Hornets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Heat · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.