Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
98
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Miami HeatHeat
119
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 27 | 28 | 27 | 16 | 98 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 29 | 26 | 31 | 33 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Heat ran roughshod over the Hawks 119-98. The Heat got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Heat; the Heat came in with something to prove after a loss. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed. Heat's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.