Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
118
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Orlando MagicMagic
109
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 33 | 23 | 34 | 28 | 118 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 32 | 30 | 26 | 21 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Heat outlasted the Magic 118-109. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Heat cashed in. The Magic owned the glass, generating extra possessions; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Magic. The Heat bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.