Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
107
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
98
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 25 | 27 | 19 | 36 | 107 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 28 | 22 | 20 | 28 | 98 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Hornets edged the Heat 107-98. Ugly basketball, but the Hornets did just enough. The Hornets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Hornets' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.