Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
120
away
Chemistry
Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
97
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 39 | 34 | 26 | 21 | 120 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 24 | 15 | 30 | 28 | 97 |
After Action Report
In Washington, the Heat buried the Wizards 120-97. The tempo dragged the Wizards into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Heat's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Heat owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Whispers of a Wizards locker-room rift aren't helping. Tonight's Wizards utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.