Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Miami HeatHeat
108
away
Washington WizardsWizards
129
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 26 | 30 | 22 | 30 | 108 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 25 | 37 | 31 | 36 | 129 |
After Action Report
The Wizards rolled past the Heat 129-108. The Heat had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Wizards' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Wizards' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.