Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
96
away
Chemistry
Tense
Washington WizardsWizards
82
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 21 | 28 | 16 | 31 | 96 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 16 | 24 | 24 | 18 | 82 |
After Action Report
In Washington, the Heat outlasted the Wizards 96-82. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Heat are in a full-on tailspin; Heat's Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Heat · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Heat · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.