Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
120
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
118
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Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 41 | 34 | 26 | 19 | 120 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 42 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Heat stunned the Magic 120-118. The better team simply showed up tonight. Heat's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Heat came in with something to prove after a loss. Add it to the list of nights the favorite forgot to show up.
What tipped it
- Magic · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.