Sun Dec 19, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
100
away
Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
89
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 24 | 27 | 29 | 20 | 100 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 18 | 23 | 29 | 19 | 89 |
After Action Report
The Magic pulled away from the Heat 100-89. Ugly basketball, but the Magic did just enough. Second-chance points piled up for the Magic; second-chance points piled up for the Heat. The Magic bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Heat utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 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.