Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
103
away
Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
102
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 24 | 28 | 25 | 26 | 103 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 23 | 23 | 31 | 25 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Hornets snuck past the Heat 103-102. Hornets' offense had its way with the Heat. The Hornets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Hornets' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Heat · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hornets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.