Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
116
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 34 | 30 | 22 | 23 | 109 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 28 | 35 | 22 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Lakers fended off the Heat 116-109. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Lakers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Heat · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.