Thu Mar 17, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
114
away
Chemistry
Tense
Miami HeatHeat
108
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 33 | 18 | 35 | 28 | 114 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 26 | 32 | 30 | 20 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Lakers fended off the Heat 114-108. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.