Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
124
away
Chemistry
Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
107
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 25 | 33 | 35 | 31 | 124 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 22 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 107 |
After Action Report
In Orlando, the Heat handled the Magic 124-107. The Magic had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Heat carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Heat's defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. Heat's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Magic · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 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.