Mon Dec 27, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
103
away
Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
98
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 21 | 31 | 26 | 25 | 103 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 24 | 28 | 26 | 20 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Hawks squeaked past the Heat 103-98. Every possession went the Hawks way. Hawks' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Heat owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.