Tue Apr 19, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
92
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Miami HeatHeat
87
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte BobcatsBobcats | 19 | 21 | 31 | 21 | 92 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 22 | 24 | 19 | 22 | 87 |
After Action Report
The Bobcats squeaked past the Heat 92-87. The Bobcats won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Bobcats owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Bobcats carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Bobcats bench chemistry carried them. Bobcats' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Heat · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Bobcats · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bobcats · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Bobcats · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.