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Sun Dec 19, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
112
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Chemistry Steady
Miami HeatHeat
95
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Orlando MagicMagic 33 24 26 29 112
Miami HeatHeat 20 28 19 28 95

After Action Report

In Miami, the Magic handled the Heat 112-95. Magic torched the Heat on the offensive end. Magic's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Magic owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Magic bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Heat utilization choices clashed with the team identity.

What tipped it

  • Heat · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Heat · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Magic · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.