Sat Oct 23, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Miami HeatHeat
102
away
Chemistry
Tense
Atlanta HawksHawks
96
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 24 | 17 | 29 | 32 | 102 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 26 | 26 | 21 | 23 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Heat edged the Hawks 102-96. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Heat's veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; second-chance points piled up for the Hawks. The Hawks rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.