Thu Mar 17, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
98
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
129
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 18 | 21 | 29 | 98 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 35 | 27 | 36 | 31 | 129 |
After Action Report
The Heat demolished the Lakers 129-98. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Heat's veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; the Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.