Sat Feb 26, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
122
away
Chemistry
Tense
Miami HeatHeat
83
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 25 | 35 | 28 | 34 | 122 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 14 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 83 |
After Action Report
The Magic demolished the Heat 122-83. Magic controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Magic answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Magic's Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Magic bench chemistry carried them. Heat's per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Heat · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 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.