Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
108
away
Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
118
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 28 | 23 | 23 | 34 | 108 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 35 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Heat stunned the Hawks 118-108. The Heat got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Heat; the Hawks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.
What tipped it
- Heat · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hawks · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Hawks · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.