Sun Dec 19, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
98
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
113
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 30 | 19 | 29 | 20 | 98 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 36 | 29 | 28 | 20 | 113 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Heat pulled away from the Magic 113-98. Heat controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Heat carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Heat pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed. Heat's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Heat · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.