Mon Dec 13, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
82
away
Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
105
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 23 | 23 | 22 | 14 | 82 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 28 | 29 | 21 | 27 | 105 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Heat ran roughshod over the Wizards 105-82. The tempo dragged the Wizards into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Heat owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Heat answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Garbage time started early.
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.
- Heat · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.