Mon Dec 27, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
78
away
Chemistry
Tense
Miami HeatHeat
105
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 10 | 20 | 29 | 19 | 78 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 29 | 20 | 23 | 33 | 105 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Heat ran roughshod over the Hawks 105-78. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Heat answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Hawks came in with something to prove after a loss. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hawks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hawks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.