Sat Feb 26, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
129
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Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
131
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 35 | 37 | 34 | 23 | 129 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 39 | 26 | 28 | 38 | 131 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Heat survived the Magic 131-129. Heat's scorers couldn't be contained. The Heat came in with something to prove after a loss; the Heat bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Heat rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Magic · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.