Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
96
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 18 | 29 | 26 | 23 | 96 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 34 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 118 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Heat buried the Hornets 118-96. Heat's scorers couldn't be contained. The Heat ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; the Hornets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed. Heat's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Heat · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.