Tue Nov 9, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
151
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
129
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 38 | 36 | 38 | 39 | 151 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 27 | 38 | 32 | 32 | 129 |
After Action Report
The Wizards blew the doors off the Heat 151-129. Wizards controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Wizards' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Heat pushed the pace until the other side broke. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Wizards · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.