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Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
111
away
Chemistry Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
122
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Miami HeatHeat 35 30 23 23 111
Orlando MagicMagic 35 35 23 29 122

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Magic pulled away from the Heat 122-111. The tempo dragged the Heat into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Magic owned the glass, generating extra possessions; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Magic. The Magic rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Magic · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • Heat · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.