Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
107
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 28 | 21 | 27 | 31 | 107 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 28 | 26 | 35 | 20 | 109 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Magic snuck past the Heat 109-107. Magic controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Second-chance points piled up for the Heat; the Heat pushed the pace until the other side broke. Magic's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.