Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
92
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Orlando MagicMagic
87
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 22 | 15 | 26 | 29 | 92 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 19 | 25 | 21 | 22 | 87 |
After Action Report
The Heat survived the Magic 92-87. The Heat won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Fresh off a statement win, the Heat stayed locked in; the Magic came in with something to prove after a loss. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Heat · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.