Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
99
away
Chemistry
Cold
Orlando MagicMagic
144
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 21 | 19 | 37 | 22 | 99 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 35 | 37 | 34 | 38 | 144 |
After Action Report
In Orlando, the Magic demolished the Heat 144-99. The Heat had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Magic; the Magic carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Heat · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Heat · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.