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.