Lakers (
nathan) are the champions!
Mon Dec 13, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
99
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
96
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 26 | 28 | 23 | 22 | 99 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 23 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Wizards snuck past the Heat 99-96. The Wizards won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Wizards carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Wizards' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Heat · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Wizards · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.