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Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
106
away
Chemistry Hot
Miami HeatHeat
115
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Atlanta HawksHawks 25 23 29 29 106
Miami HeatHeat 34 24 29 28 115

After Action Report

The Heat fended off the Hawks 115-106. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Heat played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Hawks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Heat · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • 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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.