Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
121
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
128
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 25 | 30 | 29 | 37 | 121 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 36 | 28 | 29 | 35 | 128 |
After Action Report
In Orlando, the Magic edged the Heat 128-121. The breakneck pace played right into Magic's hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Magic; Magic's Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Early returns: the Magic per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.