Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
107
away
Chemistry
Cold
Los Angeles LakersLakers
97
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 37 | 27 | 21 | 22 | 107 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 17 | 27 | 24 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Heat outlasted the Lakers 107-97. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Heat bent the defense out of shape from deep; the Lakers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.