Sat Apr 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
115
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New Orleans HornetsHornets
99
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 36 | 23 | 29 | 27 | 115 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 17 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 99 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Heat downed the Hornets 115-99. Heat torched the Hornets on the offensive end. Heat's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Heat bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. Heat's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.