Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
117
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Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 23 | 29 | 20 | 25 | 97 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 29 | 32 | 31 | 25 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Heat buried the Hornets 117-97. The Hornets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Hornets' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone; the Hornets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed. Hornets' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.