Sat Feb 26, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
125
away
Chemistry
Tense
Miami HeatHeat
96
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 33 | 34 | 34 | 24 | 125 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 19 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Magic buried the Heat 125-96. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Magic cashed in. The Magic owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Magic carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Magic bench chemistry carried them. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Heat · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.