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Sat Nov 6, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
105
away
Chemistry Cold
Washington WizardsWizards
112
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Miami HeatHeat 19 21 35 30 105
Washington WizardsWizards 27 18 35 32 112

After Action Report

The Wizards edged the Heat 112-105. Lineup balance gave the Wizards a clear synergy edge. Wizards' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Wizards carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Wizards' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. 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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Heat · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.