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Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
112
away
Chemistry Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
99
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Miami HeatHeat 27 31 24 30 112
Orlando MagicMagic 31 27 18 23 99

After Action Report

The Heat handled the Magic 112-99. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Heat; the Heat carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. Heat's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

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.