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Mon Dec 13, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
93
away
Chemistry Steady
Miami HeatHeat
89
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Washington WizardsWizards 24 25 23 21 93
Miami HeatHeat 19 21 26 23 89

After Action Report

The Wizards squeaked past the Heat 93-89. The Wizards won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Wizards' defenders refused to give up clean looks; shots just aren't falling for the Heat lately. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. Wizards' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • Heat · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Heat · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.