Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
111
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
129
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 31 | 23 | 35 | 22 | 111 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 22 | 35 | 31 | 41 | 129 |
After Action Report
The Magic took care of the Heat 129-111. The breakneck pace played right into Magic's hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Magic; shots just aren't falling for the Magic lately. Magic's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Magic · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.