Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
102
away
Chemistry
Hot
Washington WizardsWizards
111
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 21 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 102 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 25 | 36 | 27 | 23 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Wizards outlasted the Heat 111-102. The better team simply showed up tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Wizards; the Wizards looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.