Mon Dec 13, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
133
away
Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
119
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 34 | 30 | 37 | 32 | 133 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 31 | 32 | 27 | 29 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Wizards took care of the Heat 133-119. The breakneck pace played right into Wizards' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Wizards; the Wizards played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.