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Tue Apr 19, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
130
away
Chemistry Cold
Miami HeatHeat
118
home
Chemistry Elite

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats 32 28 36 34 130
Miami HeatHeat 26 39 26 27 118

After Action Report

The Bobcats knocked off the Heat 130-118. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Bobcats cashed in. The Bobcats couldn't shake the cold spell; Bobcats' defenders refused to give up clean looks. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.

What tipped it

  • Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Heat · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Bobcats · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Bobcats · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.