Sat Apr 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
138
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
139
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 28 | 36 | 31 | 33 | 10 | 138 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 29 | 38 | 30 | 31 | 11 | 139 |
After Action Report
The Hornets survived the Heat 139-138 in overtime. Hornets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Hornets couldn't shake the cold spell; the Hornets pushed the pace until the other side broke. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 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.