Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
134
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
120
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 29 | 33 | 39 | 33 | 134 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 38 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Heat outlasted the Lakers 134-120. The Heat got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Heat carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Lakers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. Lakers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Heat · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.