Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
104
away
Chemistry
Cold
Orlando MagicMagic
131
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Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 34 | 20 | 24 | 26 | 104 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 39 | 38 | 26 | 28 | 131 |
After Action Report
The Magic ran roughshod over the Heat 131-104. Lineup balance gave the Magic a clear synergy edge. The Magic ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Magic's defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. Garbage time started early.
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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Heat · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Heat · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.