Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
81
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Chemistry
Tense
Orlando MagicMagic
103
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 26 | 19 | 9 | 27 | 81 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 21 | 18 | 36 | 28 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Magic ran roughshod over the Heat 103-81. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Magic ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Magic's Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. The Heat rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
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 · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.