Sat Apr 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
121
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 32 | 20 | 33 | 31 | 116 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 31 | 37 | 33 | 20 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Hornets snuck past the Heat 121-116. The breakneck pace played right into Hornets' hands. The Hornets came in with something to prove after a loss; fresh off a statement win, the Heat stayed locked in. The Heat rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Heat · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.