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Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
117
away
Chemistry Tense
Washington WizardsWizards
96
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Miami HeatHeat 29 29 28 31 117
Washington WizardsWizards 24 21 30 21 96

After Action Report

The Heat blew the doors off the Wizards 117-96. Heat's scorers couldn't be contained. Heat's Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; Wizards' skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Wizards utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Garbage time started early.

What tipped it

  • Wizards · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Wizards · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.