Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
98
away
Chemistry
Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
91
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 21 | 17 | 34 | 26 | 98 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 24 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 91 |
After Action Report
The Heat fended off the Wizards 98-91. Ugly basketball, but the Heat did just enough. Heat's defenders refused to give up clean looks; Wizards' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.