Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Orlando MagicMagic
87
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Miami HeatHeat
122
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 21 | 22 | 24 | 20 | 87 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 29 | 33 | 31 | 29 | 122 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Heat ran roughshod over the Magic 122-87. The breakneck pace played right into Heat's hands. The Heat carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Magic answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.