Sat Jan 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
121
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Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
113
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Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte BobcatsBobcats | 21 | 31 | 33 | 36 | 121 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 40 | 30 | 28 | 15 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Bobcats fended off the Heat 121-113. The Bobcats got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Bobcats owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Bobcats' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Bobcats bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Bobcats per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Heat · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Bobcats · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bobcats · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.