Mon Dec 27, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
101
away
Chemistry
Cold
Miami HeatHeat
104
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 22 | 23 | 26 | 30 | 101 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 27 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Heat squeaked past the Hawks 104-101. The Heat won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Heat played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Hawks looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Heat · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hawks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.