Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
114
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 26 | 27 | 33 | 30 | 116 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 32 | 25 | 26 | 31 | 114 |
After Action Report
In Orlando, the Heat survived the Magic 116-114. Every possession went the Heat way. Magic's high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Magic came in with something to prove after a loss. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Magic · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.