Sat Apr 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
114
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
107
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 30 | 26 | 33 | 25 | 114 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 25 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Heat fended off the Hornets 114-107. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Heat came in with something to prove after a loss; the Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.