Mon Dec 27, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
111
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Miami HeatHeat
122
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 29 | 16 | 31 | 35 | 111 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 25 | 36 | 34 | 27 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Heat handled the Hawks 122-111. The tempo dragged the Hawks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Heat came in with something to prove after a loss; the Heat bent the defense out of shape from deep.
What tipped it
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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 · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.