Sat Apr 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
116
away
Chemistry
Elite
New Orleans HornetsHornets
95
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 25 | 24 | 32 | 35 | 116 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 24 | 29 | 20 | 22 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Heat rolled past the Hornets 116-95. Execution down the stretch made the difference. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Heat; shots just aren't falling for the Hornets lately. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. The Heat rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Hornets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Heat · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.