Sun Dec 19, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
128
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Miami HeatHeat
108
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 36 | 22 | 29 | 41 | 128 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 24 | 31 | 28 | 25 | 108 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Magic ran roughshod over the Heat 128-108. The Heat had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Magic; Heat's high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Magic bench chemistry carried them. Magic's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.