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