Sun Dec 19, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
99
away
Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
106
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 24 | 21 | 28 | 26 | 99 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 29 | 31 | 20 | 26 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Heat outlasted the Magic 106-99. Every possession went the Heat way. The Heat played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Magic came in with something to prove after a loss. Heat's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Heat · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.