Sat Apr 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
84
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
88
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 22 | 26 | 24 | 12 | 84 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 27 | 15 | 20 | 26 | 88 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Hornets squeaked past the Heat 88-84. The Hornets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Heat owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.