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Wed Nov 24, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
108
away
Chemistry Hot
Atlanta HawksHawks
104
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Miami HeatHeat 25 26 34 23 108
Atlanta HawksHawks 16 26 32 30 104

After Action Report

In Atlanta, the Heat snuck past the Hawks 108-104. Every possession went the Heat way. Heat's Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; second-chance points piled up for the Hawks. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Hawks · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
  • Hawks · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
  • Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.