Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
100
away
Chemistry
Cold
Orlando MagicMagic
116
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 30 | 21 | 32 | 17 | 100 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 36 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Orlando, the Magic outlasted the Heat 116-100. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Magic carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Magic's defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. Magic's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Magic · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Heat · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.