Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
106
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
99
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 26 | 29 | 32 | 19 | 106 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 24 | 28 | 21 | 26 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Heat edged the Magic 106-99. Every possession went the Heat way. Fresh off a statement win, the Heat stayed locked in; the Magic couldn't shake the cold spell. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. The Magic rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Magic · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Magic · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Heat · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.