Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
106
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Chemistry
Elite
Orlando MagicMagic
98
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 23 | 33 | 25 | 25 | 106 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 20 | 25 | 23 | 30 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Heat outlasted the Magic 106-98. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Magic couldn't shake the cold spell; Magic's outside barrage was a constant threat. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Magic · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.