Sat Feb 26, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
126
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 35 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 117 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 36 | 30 | 33 | 27 | 126 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Heat fended off the Magic 126-117. The Heat got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Heat owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Heat carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed. The Heat rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- 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.