Sat Jan 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
125
away
Chemistry
Tense
Miami HeatHeat
131
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte BobcatsBobcats | 33 | 28 | 31 | 33 | 125 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 35 | 30 | 41 | 25 | 131 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Heat held off the Bobcats 131-125. Heat controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Fresh off a statement win, the Heat stayed locked in; the Heat pushed the pace until the other side broke. 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 · 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.