Sat Apr 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
105
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 27 | 26 | 30 | 26 | 109 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 29 | 24 | 23 | 29 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Heat squeaked past the Hornets 109-105. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Heat answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Heat's veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.