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Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
96
away
Chemistry Tense
Miami HeatHeat
110
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Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Orleans HornetsHornets 27 20 23 26 96
Miami HeatHeat 20 24 32 34 110

After Action Report

In Miami, the Heat pulled away from the Hornets 110-96. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Heat; Hornets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. 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.

What tipped it

  • Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.