Thu Oct 28, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Miami HeatHeat
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
99
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 31 | 35 | 12 | 31 | 109 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 23 | 22 | 22 | 32 | 99 |
After Action Report
In Orlando, the Heat outlasted the Magic 109-99. Heat controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Heat's Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Magic bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. The Heat rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.