Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
101
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
97
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 32 | 24 | 18 | 27 | 101 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 19 | 29 | 24 | 97 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Heat snuck past the Lakers 101-97. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Heat's shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone; the Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Heat · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.