Mon Dec 13, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
127
away
Chemistry
Tense
Miami HeatHeat
131
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 30 | 32 | 27 | 30 | 8 | 127 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 34 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 12 | 131 |
After Action Report
The Heat squeaked past the Wizards 131-127 in overtime. The Heat got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Heat carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Wizards looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Heat · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.