Sun Dec 19, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
98
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
109
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 20 | 29 | 25 | 24 | 98 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 22 | 32 | 27 | 28 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Heat upended the Magic 109-98. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Magic owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Magic carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. Add it to the list of nights the favorite forgot to show up.
What tipped it
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.