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Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
93
away
Chemistry Steady
Miami HeatHeat
100
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Orleans HornetsHornets 20 27 19 27 93
Miami HeatHeat 18 27 35 20 100

After Action Report

In Miami, the Heat outlasted the Hornets 100-93. The Hornets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Heat. The Heat carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Heat bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Hornets looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • Heat · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Hornets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Hornets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.