| Lineup | Miami (FL) | PG - Wilfredo Martin (fresh) SG - Paul Wise (fresh) SF - Benjamin Anderson (fresh) PF - Aaron Delatte (fresh) C - Charles Zolinski (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Charlotte | PG - Thomas Sanders (fresh) SG - John Jones (fresh) SF - Brian Schrader (fresh) PF - Richard Baum (fresh) C - Peter Williams (fresh) | |
| 20:00 | Charlotte | Brian Schrader wins the tip | 0-0 |
| Game Plan | Miami (FL) | Miami (FL) is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a man to man (0) | |
| Game Plan | Charlotte | Charlotte is playing a fastbreak offense and a man to man (0) | |
| 19:47 | Charlotte | Richard Baum misses badly on a 3 pointer from the right wing | 0-0 |
| 19:45 | Charlotte | Peter Williams misses the tip | 0-0 |
| 19:44 | Miami (FL) | Charles Zolinski grabs the defensive rebound | 0-0 |
| 19:40 | Miami (FL) | Paul Wise drills a shot near the basket on a great pass from Wilfredo Martin | 2-0 |
| 19:26 | Charlotte | Brian Schrader scores on a pull-up jumper from the free throw line | 2-2 |
| 19:17 | Miami (FL) | Paul Wise connects on the fadeaway from the right block on a great pass from Wilfredo Martin and he's fouled by John Jones - foul #1 on John Jones, team foul #1 | 4-2 |
| 19:17 | Miami (FL) | Paul Wise misses the free throw | 4-2 |
| 19:17 | Charlotte | Peter Williams grabs the board | 4-2 |
| 18:58 | Charlotte | Thomas Sanders misses short on a pull-up jumper from the left side but the foul's on Wilfredo Martin - foul #1 on Wilfredo Martin, team foul #1 | 4-2 |
| 18:58 | Charlotte | Thomas Sanders makes the 1st free throw | 4-3 |
| 18:58 | Charlotte | Thomas Sanders makes the 2nd free throw | 4-4 |
| 18:44 | Miami (FL) | Paul Wise scores on a fadeaway from the right wing and he's hacked by John Jones - foul #2 on John Jones, team foul #2 | 6-4 |
| Subs | Miami (FL) | | |
| Subs | Charlotte | Donald Hicks (SG) John Jones | |
| 18:44 | Miami (FL) | Paul Wise makes the free throw | 7-4 |
| 18:28 | Charlotte | Richard Baum loses the dribble to Paul Wise | 7-4 |
| 18:24 | Miami (FL) | Wilfredo Martin lays it in on a nice dish by Paul Wise | 9-4 |
| 18:09 | Charlotte | Richard Baum is called for 3 seconds | 9-4 |
| 17:58 | Miami (FL) | Wilfredo Martin misses the dunk | 9-4 |
| 17:56 | Charlotte | Peter Williams grabs the defensive rebound | 9-4 |
| 17:52 | Charlotte | Brian Schrader is whistled for a carry | 9-4 |
| Subs | Miami (FL) | | |
| Subs | Charlotte | Claude Hanson (PG), Eric Nolen (SF), Randall Green (PF), Royce Cumbie (C) Thomas Sanders, Brian Schrader, Richard Baum, Peter Williams | |
| 17:36 | Miami (FL) | Paul Wise's pass is intercepted by Claude Hanson | 9-4 |
| 17:20 | Charlotte | Claude Hanson clanks a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 9-4 |
| 17:19 | Charlotte | Eric Nolen tips it back up and in | 9-6 |
| 17:00 | Miami (FL) | Benjamin Anderson hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the left wing | 9-6 |
| 16:58 | Charlotte | Donald Hicks pulls down the rebound | 9-6 |
| 16:53 | Charlotte | Aaron Delatte is called for the reach on Donald Hicks - foul #1 on Aaron Delatte, team foul #2 | 9-6 |
| Subs | Miami (FL) | | |
| Subs | Charlotte | Thomas Sanders (PG) Claude Hanson | |
| 16:40 | Charlotte | Donald Hicks misses short on a pull-up jumper from the free throw line but the foul's on Charles Zolinski - foul #1 on Charles Zolinski, team foul #3 | 9-6 |
| 16:40 | Charlotte | Donald Hicks makes the 1st free throw | 9-7 |
| 16:40 | Charlotte | Donald Hicks makes the 2nd free throw | 9-8 |
| 16:29 | Miami (FL) | Benjamin Anderson loses the dribble to Donald Hicks | 9-8 |
| 16:15 | Charlotte | Randall Green blows the dunk | 9-8 |
| 16:14 | Charlotte | Randall Green tips it in | 9-10 |
| 16:00 | Miami (FL) | Paul Wise drills a floater from the right side | 11-10 |
| Lineup | Miami (FL) | PG - Wilfredo Martin (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. SG - Paul Wise (fairly fresh) 9 pts. SF - Benjamin Anderson (fairly fresh) PF - Aaron Delatte (tiring) C - Charles Zolinski (fairly fresh) | |
| Lineup | Charlotte | PG - Thomas Sanders (fresh) 2 pts. SG - Donald Hicks (fairly fresh) 2 pts. SF - Eric Nolen (fairly fresh) 2 pts. PF - Randall Green (fairly fresh) 2 pts. C - Royce Cumbie (fairly fresh) | |
| 15:46 | Charlotte | Wilfredo Martin steals the ball from Eric Nolen | 11-10 |
| 15:33 | Miami (FL) | Benjamin Anderson clanks a 3 pointer from the left wing | 11-10 |
| 15:31 | Charlotte | Thomas Sanders grabs the defensive rebound | 11-10 |
| 15:26 | Charlotte | Donald Hicks knocks in the shot from the left side | 11-12 |
| 15:11 | Miami (FL) | The jump hook by Aaron Delatte is blocked by Royce Cumbie | 11-12 |
| 15:10 | Miami (FL) | Charles Zolinski grabs the offensive rebound | 11-12 |
| 14:59 | Miami (FL) | Donald Hicks picks off the pass by Wilfredo Martin | 11-12 |
| 14:55 | Charlotte | Randall Green blows the layup | 11-12 |
| 14:54 | Miami (FL) | Charles Zolinski grabs the defensive rebound | 11-12 |
| 14:40 | Miami (FL) | Donald Hicks is called for the reach on Charles Zolinski - foul #1 on Donald Hicks, team foul #3 | 11-12 |
| Subs | Miami (FL) | Marvin Williams (PG), Zachary Perdue (SG), James Edelson (SF), James Rye (PF), Thomas Evans (C) Wilfredo Martin, Paul Wise, Benjamin Anderson, Aaron Delatte, Charles Zolinski | |
| Subs | Charlotte | Claude Hanson (SG), Brian Schrader (SF), Richard Baum (PF), Peter Williams (C) Donald Hicks, Eric Nolen, Randall Green, Royce Cumbie | |
| 14:28 | Miami (FL) | Marvin Williams hits a jumpshot from the left wing | 13-12 |
| 14:02 | Charlotte | Richard Baum hits the front of the rim on the shot from close range but he's fouled by Marvin Williams - foul #1 on Marvin Williams, team foul #4 | 13-12 |
| 14:02 | Charlotte | Richard Baum misses the 1st free throw | 13-12 |
| 14:02 | Charlotte | Richard Baum misses the 2nd free throw | 13-12 |
| 14:02 | Charlotte | Peter Williams pulls down the offensive rebound | 13-12 |
| 13:48 | Charlotte | Peter Williams clanks a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 13-12 |
| 13:47 | Miami (FL) | James Rye gets the rebound | 13-12 |
| 13:33 | Miami (FL) | Marvin Williams connects on the 3 from straight away | 16-12 |
| 13:15 | Charlotte | Thomas Evans is called for the reach on Peter Williams - foul #1 on Thomas Evans, team foul #5 | 16-12 |
| Subs | Miami (FL) | | |
| Subs | Charlotte | Donald Hicks (SG) Thomas Sanders | |
| 12:53 | Charlotte | Peter Williams's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 16-12 |
| Subs | Miami (FL) | Wilfredo Martin (PG), Greg Robertson (PF), Charles Zolinski (C) Marvin Williams, James Rye, Thomas Evans | |
| Subs | Charlotte | Thomas Sanders (PG), Miro Evanoski (SF) Claude Hanson, Brian Schrader | |
| 12:42 | Miami (FL) | Wilfredo Martin hits the front of the rim on the driving attempt in the paint but the foul's on Peter Williams - foul #1 on Peter Williams, team foul #4 | 16-12 |
| Subs | Miami (FL) | Paul Wise (SG), Benjamin Anderson (SF) Zachary Perdue, James Edelson | |
| Subs | Charlotte | | |
| 12:42 | Miami (FL) | Wilfredo Martin makes the 1st free throw | 17-12 |
| 12:42 | Miami (FL) | Wilfredo Martin misses the 2nd free throw | 17-12 |
| 12:42 | Charlotte | Peter Williams grabs the defensive rebound | 17-12 |
| 12:19 | Charlotte | Donald Hicks misses long on a 3 from the right wing | 17-12 |
| 12:17 | Miami (FL) | The rebound goes to Benjamin Anderson | 17-12 |
| 12:02 | Miami (FL) | Thomas Sanders is called for the reach on Benjamin Anderson - foul #1 on Thomas Sanders, team foul #5 | 17-12 |
| Subs | Miami (FL) | | |
| Subs | Charlotte | Brian Schrader (SF) Peter Williams | |
| 11:52 | Miami (FL) | Charles Zolinski lays it in on a great pass from Benjamin Anderson and he's fouled by Thomas Sanders - foul #2 on Thomas Sanders, team foul #6 | 19-12 |
| Subs | Miami (FL) | | |
| Subs | Charlotte | Claude Hanson (PG) Thomas Sanders | |
| 11:52 | Miami (FL) | Charles Zolinski makes the free throw | 20-12 |
| Lineup | Miami (FL) | PG - Wilfredo Martin (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SG - Paul Wise (fairly fresh) 9 pts. SF - Benjamin Anderson (fairly fresh) PF - Greg Robertson (fresh) C - Charles Zolinski (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Charlotte | PG - Claude Hanson (fresh) SG - Donald Hicks (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 stl. SF - Brian Schrader (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Richard Baum (fairly fresh) C - Miro Evanoski (fresh) | |
| 11:24 | Charlotte | Donald Hicks hits a 3pt jumper from the right corner on a great pass from Brian Schrader | 20-15 |
| 11:08 | Miami (FL) | Brian Schrader steals the ball from Wilfredo Martin | 20-15 |
| 10:47 | Charlotte | Miro Evanoski loses the dribble to Benjamin Anderson | 20-15 |
| 10:44 | Miami (FL) | Benjamin Anderson can't finish the layup | 20-15 |
| 10:43 | Miami (FL) | Paul Wise hits the follow up shot | 22-15 |
| 10:39 | Charlotte | Brian Schrader scores on a pull-up jumper from the right wing set up by Claude Hanson | 22-17 |
| 10:20 | Miami (FL) | Charles Zolinski comes up short on the jumper in the paint | 22-17 |
| 10:18 | Miami (FL) | Benjamin Anderson misses the tip | 22-17 |
| 10:16 | Charlotte | Brian Schrader snags the defensive board | 22-17 |
| 10:10 | Charlotte | Donald Hicks misses long on a 3 from the right wing | 22-17 |
| 10:09 | Charlotte | Miro Evanoski hits the follow up shot | 22-19 |
| 09:50 | Miami (FL) | Benjamin Anderson comes up short on the fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane | 22-19 |
| 09:48 | Miami (FL) | Paul Wise tips it in | 24-19 |
| 09:29 | Charlotte | Charles Zolinski denies the turnaround by Brian Schrader | 24-19 |
| 09:27 | Miami (FL) | The rebound goes to Greg Robertson | 24-19 |
| 09:22 | Miami (FL) | Wilfredo Martin misses long on a jumpshot from the right side | 24-19 |
| 09:20 | Miami (FL) | Charles Zolinski tips it in | 26-19 |
| 09:18 | Charlotte | Claude Hanson throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt | 26-19 |
| Subs | Miami (FL) | Marvin Williams (PG), Zachary Perdue (SG), James Edelson (SF), Aaron Delatte (PF), Thomas Evans (C) Wilfredo Martin, Paul Wise, Benjamin Anderson, Greg Robertson, Charles Zolinski | |
| Subs | Charlotte | Eric Nolen (SG), Royce Cumbie (SF), Randall Green (PF), Peter Williams (C) Claude Hanson, Brian Schrader, Richard Baum, Miro Evanoski | |
| 09:02 | Miami (FL) | Zachary Perdue is called for traveling | 26-19 |
| 08:41 | Charlotte | Royce Cumbie scores on a fadeaway from the free throw line | 26-21 |
| 08:25 | Miami (FL) | James Edelson drills a 3pt attempt from the left corner on a nice dish by Marvin Williams | 29-21 |
| 08:07 | Charlotte | Randall Green misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 29-21 |
| 08:06 | Miami (FL) | Marvin Williams snags the defensive board | 29-21 |
| 07:50 | Miami (FL) | James Edelson is hacked by Royce Cumbie - foul #1 on Royce Cumbie, team foul #7 | 29-21 |
| Subs | Miami (FL) | James Rye (PF) Aaron Delatte | |
| Subs | Charlotte | | |
| 07:50 | Miami (FL) | James Edelson makes the 1st free throw | 30-21 |
| 07:50 | Miami (FL) | James Edelson makes the 2nd free throw | 31-21 |
| Lineup | Miami (FL) | PG - Marvin Williams (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SG - Zachary Perdue (fresh) SF - James Edelson (fresh) 5 pts. PF - James Rye (fresh) C - Thomas Evans (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Charlotte | PG - Donald Hicks (tiring) 7 pts. 2 stl. SG - Eric Nolen (fresh) 2 pts. SF - Royce Cumbie (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Randall Green (fresh) 2 pts. C - Peter Williams (fresh) 5 reb. | |
| 07:29 | Charlotte | Peter Williams hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway jumper from the right side | 31-21 |
| 07:27 | Miami (FL) | James Rye gets the rebound | 31-21 |
| 07:16 | Miami (FL) | Marvin Williams knocks in the 3pt jumper from the left wing set up by Thomas Evans | 34-21 |
| 07:01 | Charlotte | Randall Green travels with the ball | 34-21 |
| Subs | Miami (FL) | Paul Wise (SG), Benjamin Anderson (SF), Charles Zolinski (C) Zachary Perdue, James Edelson, Thomas Evans | |
| Subs | Charlotte | Claude Hanson (PG), Miro Evanoski (SF), Richard Baum (PF) Donald Hicks, Royce Cumbie, Randall Green | |
| 06:53 | Miami (FL) | Charles Zolinski is whistled for traveling | 34-21 |
| Subs | Miami (FL) | Wilfredo Martin (PG) Marvin Williams | |
| Subs | Charlotte | | |
| 06:39 | Charlotte | Wilfredo Martin steals the ball from Miro Evanoski | 34-21 |
| 06:24 | Miami (FL) | Paul Wise is hacked by Eric Nolen - foul #1 on Eric Nolen, team foul #8 | 34-21 |
| Subs | Miami (FL) | Aaron Delatte (PF) Charles Zolinski | |
| Subs | Charlotte | Brian Schrader (SF) Peter Williams | |
| 06:24 | Miami (FL) | Paul Wise misses the 1st free throw | 34-21 |
| 06:24 | Charlotte | Richard Baum snags the defensive board | 34-21 |
| 06:08 | Charlotte | Paul Wise takes the ball from Eric Nolen | 34-21 |
| 06:04 | Miami (FL) | Wilfredo Martin lays it in on a great pass from Paul Wise | 36-21 |
| 05:52 | Charlotte | Richard Baum misses the dunk attempt but the foul's on Aaron Delatte - foul #2 on Aaron Delatte, team foul #6 | 36-21 |
| Subs | Miami (FL) | Marvin Williams (SG), Greg Robertson (PF), Charles Zolinski (C) Paul Wise, Aaron Delatte, James Rye | |
| Subs | Charlotte | Donald Hicks (PG) Claude Hanson | |
| 05:52 | Charlotte | Richard Baum misses the 1st free throw | 36-21 |
| 05:52 | Charlotte | Richard Baum makes the 2nd free throw | 36-22 |
| 05:38 | Miami (FL) | Greg Robertson throws a bad pass out of bounds | 36-22 |
| Subs | Miami (FL) | Zachary Perdue (SG), James Edelson (SF) Wilfredo Martin, Benjamin Anderson | |
| Subs | Charlotte | Peter Williams (C) Miro Evanoski | |
| 05:26 | Charlotte | Eric Nolen can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 36-22 |
| 05:25 | Miami (FL) | The rebound goes to Charles Zolinski | 36-22 |
| 05:14 | Miami (FL) | Zachary Perdue scores on a 3 pointer from the left wing on a great pass from Marvin Williams | 39-22 |
| 04:56 | Charlotte | Richard Baum misses the dunk attempt | 39-22 |
| 04:54 | Miami (FL) | The rebound goes to Charles Zolinski | 39-22 |
| 04:34 | Miami (FL) | Charles Zolinski hits a jump hook in the lane | 41-22 |
| 04:09 | Charlotte | Brian Schrader misses badly on a fadeaway jumper from the free throw line but the foul's on Greg Robertson - foul #1 on Greg Robertson, team foul #7 | 41-22 |
| Subs | Miami (FL) | Wilfredo Martin (PG), Paul Wise (SG), Benjamin Anderson (SF), James Rye (PF), Thomas Evans (C) Marvin Williams, Zachary Perdue, James Edelson, Greg Robertson, Charles Zolinski | |
| Subs | Charlotte | Claude Hanson (PG), Randall Green (PF), Royce Cumbie (C) Eric Nolen, Richard Baum, Peter Williams | |
| 04:09 | Charlotte | Brian Schrader makes the 1st free throw | 41-23 |
| 04:09 | Charlotte | Brian Schrader makes the 2nd free throw | 41-24 |
| 03:48 | Miami (FL) | Paul Wise hits the front of the rim on the jumper from the left wing | 41-24 |
| 03:47 | Miami (FL) | The offensive rebound goes to Benjamin Anderson | 41-24 |
| Lineup | Miami (FL) | PG - Wilfredo Martin (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SG - Paul Wise (fairly fresh) 13 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl. SF - Benjamin Anderson (tiring) 3 reb. PF - James Rye (fresh) 2 reb. C - Thomas Evans (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Charlotte | PG - Claude Hanson (fairly fresh) 1 ast. SG - Donald Hicks (tiring) 7 pts. 2 stl. SF - Brian Schrader (fairly fresh) 6 pts. PF - Randall Green (fresh) 2 pts. C - Royce Cumbie (fresh) 2 pts. | |
| 03:42 | Miami (FL) | Paul Wise comes up short on the 3 from the left wing | 41-24 |
| 03:40 | Charlotte | Royce Cumbie snags the defensive board | 41-24 |
| 03:33 | Charlotte | Royce Cumbie misses badly on a jump hook from the baseline | 41-24 |
| 03:32 | Miami (FL) | Benjamin Anderson gets the rebound | 41-24 |
| 03:18 | Miami (FL) | Paul Wise misses badly on a jumper near the basket | 41-24 |
| 03:17 | Miami (FL) | James Rye grabs the offensive board | 41-24 |
| 03:03 | Miami (FL) | The short jumper by Benjamin Anderson is denied by Royce Cumbie | 41-24 |
| 03:02 | Charlotte | Royce Cumbie grabs the defensive rebound | 41-24 |
| 02:51 | Charlotte | Claude Hanson loses the dribble to Paul Wise | 41-24 |
| 02:46 | Miami (FL) | James Rye banks in the layup on a great pass from Paul Wise | 43-24 |
| 02:33 | Charlotte | James Rye steals it from Donald Hicks | 43-24 |
| 02:16 | Miami (FL) | Wilfredo Martin is hacked by Donald Hicks - foul #2 on Donald Hicks, team foul #9 | 43-24 |
| Subs | Miami (FL) | Zachary Perdue (SG), James Edelson (SF), Aaron Delatte (PF), Charles Zolinski (C) Paul Wise, Benjamin Anderson, James Rye, Thomas Evans | |
| Subs | Charlotte | Thomas Sanders (PG), John Jones (SG), Miro Evanoski (SF), Richard Baum (PF), Peter Williams (C) Claude Hanson, Donald Hicks, Brian Schrader, Randall Green, Royce Cumbie | |
| 02:16 | Miami (FL) | Wilfredo Martin misses the 1st free throw | 43-24 |
| 02:16 | Miami (FL) | Charles Zolinski gets the offensive rebound | 43-24 |
| 02:03 | Miami (FL) | Zachary Perdue is hacked by Miro Evanoski - foul #1 on Miro Evanoski, team foul #10 | 43-24 |
| Subs | Miami (FL) | Marvin Williams (PG) Wilfredo Martin | |
| Subs | Charlotte | | |
| 02:03 | Miami (FL) | Zachary Perdue makes the 1st free throw | 44-24 |
| 02:03 | Miami (FL) | Zachary Perdue makes the 2nd free throw | 45-24 |
| 01:45 | Charlotte | Peter Williams can't connect on a 3pt attempt from straight away | 45-24 |
| 01:44 | Miami (FL) | The rebound goes to Charles Zolinski | 45-24 |
| 01:39 | Miami (FL) | Marvin Williams comes up short on the jumper from the right side but he's fouled by Thomas Sanders - foul #3 on Thomas Sanders, team foul #11 | 45-24 |
| Subs | Miami (FL) | | |
| Subs | Charlotte | Claude Hanson (PG) Thomas Sanders | |
| 01:39 | Miami (FL) | Marvin Williams makes the 1st free throw | 46-24 |
| 01:39 | Miami (FL) | Marvin Williams misses the 2nd free throw | 46-24 |
| 01:39 | Miami (FL) | Charles Zolinski grabs the offensive rebound | 46-24 |
| 01:34 | Miami (FL) | Marvin Williams's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 46-24 |
| 01:13 | Charlotte | Aaron Delatte steals it from Peter Williams | 46-24 |
| 00:52 | Miami (FL) | Aaron Delatte can't throw it down | 46-24 |
| 00:51 | Charlotte | Miro Evanoski grabs the defensive rebound | 46-24 |
| 00:47 | Charlotte | Claude Hanson misses short on a fadeaway from the right side | 46-24 |
| 00:46 | Miami (FL) | Charles Zolinski grabs the defensive rebound | 46-24 |
| 00:39 | Miami (FL) | James Edelson hits a floater from just outside the lane set up by Charles Zolinski | 48-24 |
| 00:26 | Charlotte | John Jones is fouled on the floor by Zachary Perdue - foul #1 on Zachary Perdue, team foul #8 | 48-24 |
| Subs | Miami (FL) | Wilfredo Martin (PG), Paul Wise (SG), Benjamin Anderson (SF), Thomas Evans (C) Marvin Williams, Zachary Perdue, James Edelson, Charles Zolinski | |
| Subs | Charlotte | Donald Hicks (PG), Royce Cumbie (SF), Randall Green (PF) Claude Hanson, Richard Baum, Peter Williams | |
| 00:26 | Charlotte | John Jones makes the 1st free throw | 48-25 |
| 00:26 | Charlotte | John Jones makes the 2nd free throw | 48-26 |
| 00:00 | Miami (FL) | Benjamin Anderson buries a 3 pointer from the right wing | 51-26 |