Sat Feb 26, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
96
away
Chemistry
Cold
Miami HeatHeat
97
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 24 | 21 | 27 | 24 | 96 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 25 | 22 | 27 | 23 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Heat squeaked past the Magic 97-96. The Magic couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Heat. The Heat bent the defense out of shape from deep; the Magic bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed. The Heat rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
