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Sat Feb 26, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
115
away
Chemistry Hot
Miami HeatHeat
111
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Orlando MagicMagic 27 34 30 24 115
Miami HeatHeat 29 24 30 28 111

After Action Report

The Magic squeaked past the Heat 115-111. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Magic owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Magic answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Magic bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.