Mon Dec 13, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
119
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Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
111
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 28 | 36 | 27 | 28 | 119 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 33 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Wizards outlasted the Heat 119-111. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Wizards cashed in. The Wizards carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Wizards' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. Wizards' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.