Sat Feb 26, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
121
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
120
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 33 | 31 | 32 | 25 | 121 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 34 | 34 | 32 | 20 | 120 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Magic snuck past the Heat 121-120. Magic controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Magic's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Magic. Early returns: the Magic per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.