Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sat Apr 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
107
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
103
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Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 26 | 29 | 25 | 27 | 107 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 28 | 27 | 22 | 26 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Heat survived the Hornets 107-103. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Heat came in with something to prove after a loss; the Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Hornets utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.