Sat Jan 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
112
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Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
116
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte BobcatsBobcats | 31 | 30 | 23 | 28 | 112 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 26 | 32 | 33 | 25 | 116 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Heat squeaked past the Bobcats 116-112. Heat torched the Bobcats on the offensive end. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Heat; Heat's Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Heat rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Heat · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Bobcats · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Bobcats · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.