Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
108
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 28 | 23 | 37 | 29 | 117 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 30 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Heat fended off the Magic 117-108. Heat's scorers couldn't be contained. The Heat carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Magic's outside barrage was a constant threat. The Heat bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Magic · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Heat · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.