Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
121
away
Chemistry
Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
127
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 21 | 39 | 26 | 35 | 121 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 29 | 24 | 42 | 32 | 127 |
After Action Report
The Wizards held off the Heat 127-121. Wizards controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Wizards owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Wizards pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Wizards' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.