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Sat Jan 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
117
away
Chemistry Steady
Miami HeatHeat
100
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats 28 28 30 31 117
Miami HeatHeat 22 31 18 29 100

After Action Report

The Bobcats pulled away from the Heat 117-100. The Heat had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Bobcats owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Bobcats came in with something to prove after a loss. Whispers of a Heat locker-room rift aren't helping. Tonight's Heat utilization choices clashed with the team identity.

What tipped it

  • Heat · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Bobcats · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Bobcats · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.