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Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
120
away
Chemistry Hot
Washington WizardsWizards
115
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Miami HeatHeat 40 28 26 26 120
Washington WizardsWizards 26 31 23 35 115

After Action Report

The Heat snuck past the Wizards 120-115. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Heat cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Heat; Heat's Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Heat 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.