Sat Oct 16, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Orlando MagicMagic
100
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
109
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 30 | 24 | 25 | 21 | 100 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 29 | 26 | 29 | 25 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Heat edged the Magic 109-100. The Heat won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Heat bent the defense out of shape from deep; the Magic pushed the pace until the other side broke. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.