Sat Jan 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
114
away
Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
113
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte BobcatsBobcats | 32 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 114 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 31 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Bobcats squeaked past the Heat 114-113. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Bobcats carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Heat's high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Bobcats bench chemistry carried them. Bobcats' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Bobcats · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Bobcats · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.