Sat Oct 16, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Orlando MagicMagic
132
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
124
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 36 | 28 | 39 | 29 | 132 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 26 | 29 | 32 | 37 | 124 |
After Action Report
The Magic fended off the Heat 132-124. The breakneck pace played right into Magic's hands. The Magic owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Magic's Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo.
What tipped it
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.