Hornets (
OF-Guarav) are the champions!
Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
114
away
Chemistry
Tense
Washington WizardsWizards
134
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 31 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 114 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 35 | 32 | 40 | 27 | 134 |
After Action Report
In Washington, the Wizards ran roughshod over the Heat 134-114. Wizards' scorers couldn't be contained. The Heat owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Heat came in with something to prove after a loss. Wizards' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.