Sat Apr 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
114
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
113
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 27 | 31 | 26 | 30 | 114 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 25 | 34 | 27 | 27 | 113 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Heat snuck past the Hornets 114-113. Every possession went the Heat way. Heat's outside barrage was a constant threat; the Hornets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Hornets · 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.