Sun Dec 19, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
96
away
Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 22 | 26 | 20 | 28 | 96 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 20 | 26 | 30 | 33 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Heat took care of the Magic 109-96. The better team simply showed up tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Heat; the Heat answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Magic utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.