Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
114
away
Chemistry
Hot
Washington WizardsWizards
106
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 24 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 114 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 29 | 22 | 27 | 28 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Heat fended off the Wizards 114-106. The better team simply showed up tonight. Heat's high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Heat. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. Heat's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.