Tue Nov 9, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
71
away
Chemistry
Tense
Miami HeatHeat
129
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 24 | 12 | 15 | 20 | 71 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 36 | 34 | 21 | 38 | 129 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Heat blew the doors off the Wizards 129-71. The tempo dragged the Wizards into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Heat's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Heat. The Wizards looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. The Heat rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Wizards · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.