Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
90
away
Chemistry
Tense
Washington WizardsWizards
113
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 22 | 21 | 26 | 21 | 90 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 26 | 24 | 28 | 35 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Wizards rolled past the Heat 113-90. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Wizards owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Wizards stayed locked in. The Heat looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Tonight's Heat utilization choices clashed with the team identity. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.