Nets (
OF-Guarav) are the champions!
Sat Apr 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
108
away
Chemistry
Cold
New Orleans HornetsHornets
120
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 26 | 26 | 23 | 33 | 108 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 28 | 32 | 32 | 28 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Hornets outlasted the Heat 120-108. Hornets torched the Heat on the offensive end. The Hornets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Hornets' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Heat utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.