Mon Dec 27, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
137
away
Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
111
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 38 | 31 | 35 | 33 | 137 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 33 | 24 | 34 | 20 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Hawks ran roughshod over the Heat 137-111. The breakneck pace played right into Hawks' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Hawks; the Hawks pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Hawks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.