Mon Dec 13, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
114
away
Chemistry
Tense
Miami HeatHeat
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 29 | 31 | 31 | 23 | 114 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 33 | 30 | 30 | 23 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Heat survived the Wizards 116-114. The Wizards couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Heat. The Heat answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Heat's outside barrage was a constant threat. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed. The Heat rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Wizards · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Wizards · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.