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Sun Dec 19, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
101
away
Chemistry Steady
Miami HeatHeat
106
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Orlando MagicMagic 28 23 24 26 101
Miami HeatHeat 26 21 31 28 106

After Action Report

The Heat survived the Magic 106-101. The Magic couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Heat. Heat's Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Magic's high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. Heat's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • Magic · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • 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.