Sat Apr 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
104
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
107
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 28 | 29 | 21 | 26 | 104 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 20 | 33 | 22 | 32 | 107 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Hornets snuck past the Heat 107-104. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Hornets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.