Sat Apr 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
118
away
Chemistry
Cold
New Orleans HornetsHornets
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 36 | 38 | 22 | 22 | 118 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 32 | 22 | 30 | 33 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Heat squeaked past the Hornets 118-117. The Heat got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Heat; the Heat played with the chip of a recent gutting loss.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.