Sat Jan 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
127
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Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
90
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Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte BobcatsBobcats | 33 | 34 | 33 | 27 | 127 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 28 | 21 | 30 | 11 | 90 |
After Action Report
The Bobcats buried the Heat 127-90. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Bobcats cashed in. The Bobcats owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Bobcats carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Bobcats bench chemistry carried them. Bobcats' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Heat · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Bobcats · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bobcats · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Bobcats · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.