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Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
111
away
Chemistry Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
103
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Miami HeatHeat 29 22 31 29 111
Orlando MagicMagic 25 24 34 20 103

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Heat held off the Magic 111-103. Ugly basketball, but the Heat did just enough. The Heat came in with something to prove after a loss; Magic's Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • 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.