Sun Dec 19, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
95
away
Chemistry
Cold
Miami HeatHeat
96
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 25 | 25 | 25 | 20 | 95 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 20 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 96 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Heat snuck past the Magic 96-95. The Magic couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Heat. Fresh off a statement win, the Heat stayed locked in; Heat's Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed. Heat's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- 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.