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Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
132
away
Chemistry Tense
Miami HeatHeat
134
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
New Orleans HornetsHornets 28 37 25 28 14 132
Miami HeatHeat 27 33 32 26 16 134

After Action Report

In Miami, the Heat survived the Hornets 134-132 in overtime. Heat controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Heat played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Hornets couldn't shake the cold spell. The Hornets looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger.

What tipped it

  • Heat · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • 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.