Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
101
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Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
98
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Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 28 | 27 | 23 | 23 | 101 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 28 | 20 | 27 | 23 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Hornets survived the Heat 101-98. The Hornets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Hornets' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Hornets · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).