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Tue Nov 9, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
119
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Chemistry Hot
Miami HeatHeat
98
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Washington WizardsWizards 37 36 26 20 119
Miami HeatHeat 23 13 23 39 98

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Wizards buried the Heat 119-98. The tempo dragged the Heat into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Wizards' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Wizards owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. Heat's per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Garbage time started early.

What tipped it

  • Wizards · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Wizards · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
  • Wizards · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.