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.