Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
122
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Orlando MagicMagic
111
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 27 | 29 | 33 | 33 | 122 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 23 | 29 | 24 | 35 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Heat outlasted the Magic 122-111. The Magic had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Heat; Heat's defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Magic utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
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.