Sun Dec 19, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
99
away
Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 27 | 28 | 25 | 19 | 99 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 26 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 109 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Heat handled the Magic 109-99. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Heat came in with something to prove after a loss; Heat's old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
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.