Mon Dec 27, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
Miami HeatHeat
120
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 27 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 97 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 31 | 26 | 24 | 39 | 120 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Heat ran roughshod over the Hawks 120-97. Heat's offense had its way with the Hawks. The Heat carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Heat · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.