Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
114
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Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
98
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Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 31 | 25 | 29 | 29 | 114 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 29 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Hornets handled the Heat 114-98. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Hornets. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.