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Thu Mar 17, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
114
away
Chemistry Cold
Miami HeatHeat
99
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Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles LakersLakers 29 26 31 28 114
Miami HeatHeat 31 22 24 22 99

After Action Report

The Lakers handled the Heat 114-99. Lakers torched the Heat on the offensive end. Fresh off a statement win, the Lakers stayed locked in; Heat's skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends. Whispers of a Heat locker-room rift aren't helping.

What tipped it

  • Heat · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Heat · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.