Sat Apr 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
106
away
Chemistry
Cold
New Orleans HornetsHornets
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 15 | 16 | 43 | 32 | 106 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 19 | 31 | 38 | 28 | 116 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Hornets pulled away from the Heat 116-106. Every possession went the Hornets way. The Hornets played with the chip of a recent gutting 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 · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Heat · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.