Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
126
away
Chemistry
Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
101
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 37 | 32 | 32 | 25 | 126 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 28 | 21 | 21 | 31 | 101 |
After Action Report
In Orlando, the Heat rolled past the Magic 126-101. The Magic had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Heat carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Magic pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Magic · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Heat · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.