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Sat Feb 26, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
94
away
Chemistry Tense
Miami HeatHeat
95
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Orlando MagicMagic 27 32 16 19 94
Miami HeatHeat 18 33 26 18 95

After Action Report

The Heat squeaked past the Magic 95-94. The Magic couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Heat. The Heat bent the defense out of shape from deep; Magic's high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Magic looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • Magic · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Magic · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.