Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
105
away
Chemistry
Cold
Orlando MagicMagic
113
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 22 | 26 | 26 | 31 | 105 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 32 | 25 | 29 | 27 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Magic fended off the Heat 113-105. Magic torched the Heat on the offensive end. The Magic carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Magic's defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. Magic's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- 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.