Sun Dec 19, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
101
away
Chemistry
Cold
Miami HeatHeat
145
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 23 | 27 | 29 | 22 | 101 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 29 | 48 | 36 | 32 | 145 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Heat demolished the Magic 145-101. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Heat cashed in. The Heat ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; the Heat pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Magic utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Heat · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Magic · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
