Sun Dec 19, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
90
away
Chemistry
Cold
Miami HeatHeat
127
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 16 | 24 | 21 | 29 | 90 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 30 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 127 |
After Action Report
The Heat demolished the Magic 127-90. The Heat got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Heat came in with something to prove after a loss; Heat's veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed. Heat's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Magic · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Magic · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Magic · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.