Mon Dec 27, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
101
away
Chemistry
Tense
Miami HeatHeat
109
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 18 | 33 | 28 | 22 | 101 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 20 | 28 | 32 | 29 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Heat outlasted the Hawks 109-101. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Heat looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; Hawks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed. Hawks' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Heat · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hawks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.