Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
115
away
Chemistry
Cold
Miami HeatHeat
123
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 23 | 35 | 29 | 28 | 115 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 28 | 40 | 35 | 20 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Heat edged the Hornets 123-115. The tempo dragged the Hornets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Heat answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Heat's Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Hornets looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. The Heat rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Hornets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.