Sun Dec 19, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
98
away
Chemistry
Tense
Miami HeatHeat
114
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 23 | 28 | 28 | 19 | 98 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 20 | 29 | 34 | 31 | 114 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Heat handled the Magic 114-98. The Magic couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Heat. Heat's high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Heat owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Magic looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.