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Wed Nov 24, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
112
away
Chemistry Hot
Atlanta HawksHawks
97
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Miami HeatHeat 30 34 29 19 112
Atlanta HawksHawks 24 23 19 31 97

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Heat upended the Hawks 112-97. The Hawks couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Heat. The Heat answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Heat's outside barrage was a constant threat. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.

What tipped it

  • Hawks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Hawks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.