Sat Feb 26, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
96
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
93
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 19 | 30 | 24 | 23 | 96 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 26 | 19 | 25 | 23 | 93 |
After Action Report
The Magic snuck past the Heat 96-93. Ugly basketball, but the Magic did just enough. Magic's high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Magic. The Magic bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Heat utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Magic · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Magic · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.