Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
98
away
Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
90
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 44 | 20 | 12 | 22 | 98 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 19 | 29 | 26 | 16 | 90 |
After Action Report
The Hornets held off the Heat 98-90. The Hornets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Hornets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; Heat's high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Heat · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.