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Sat Apr 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
99
away
Chemistry Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
115
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Miami HeatHeat 18 31 27 23 99
New Orleans HornetsHornets 31 25 27 32 115

After Action Report

The Hornets handled the Heat 115-99. Every possession went the Hornets way. The Hornets came in with something to prove after a loss; the Hornets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Heat looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Heat · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Heat · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.