Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
129
away
Chemistry
Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
121
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 29 | 37 | 32 | 31 | 129 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 25 | 35 | 27 | 34 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Heat fended off the Magic 129-121. The Magic had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Heat's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Heat carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Heat bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Magic · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- 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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.