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Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
107
away
Chemistry Hot
Miami HeatHeat
99
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Atlanta HawksHawks 31 25 25 26 107
Miami HeatHeat 25 24 27 23 99

After Action Report

The Hawks outlasted the Heat 107-99. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Hawks looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; Hawks' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Hawks · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
  • Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.