Sat Apr 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
111
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
119
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Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 30 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 111 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 29 | 23 | 37 | 30 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Hornets held off the Heat 119-111. Hornets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Hornets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Hornets pushed the pace until the other side broke. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.