Sat Jan 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
124
away
Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
122
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte BobcatsBobcats | 25 | 33 | 34 | 32 | 124 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 30 | 24 | 37 | 31 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Bobcats squeaked past the Heat 124-122. The breakneck pace played right into Bobcats' hands. The Bobcats pushed the pace until the other side broke; Heat's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Bobcats bench chemistry carried them. Bobcats' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.
- Bobcats · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.