Sat Apr 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
115
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
121
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Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 29 | 32 | 28 | 26 | 115 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 29 | 35 | 32 | 25 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Hornets edged the Heat 121-115. Hornets' scorers couldn't be contained. 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. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.