Sun Dec 19, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
98
away
Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
104
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 29 | 24 | 26 | 19 | 98 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 29 | 28 | 29 | 18 | 104 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Heat outlasted the Magic 104-98. The Magic couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Heat. Heat's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Heat carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. Heat's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Heat · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.