Sat Apr 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
139
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
145
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT1 | OT2 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 30 | 33 | 32 | 26 | 10 | 8 | 139 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 30 | 23 | 33 | 35 | 10 | 14 | 145 |
After Action Report
The Hornets fended off the Heat 145-139 in double overtime. The Heat had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Hornets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.