Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
121
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Miami HeatHeat
114
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 35 | 35 | 15 | 25 | 11 | 121 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 22 | 27 | 34 | 27 | 4 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Hornets edged the Heat 121-114 in overtime. The Heat had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Hornets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. The Heat rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.