Thu Mar 17, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
102
away
Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
103
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 21 | 24 | 30 | 27 | 102 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 23 | 27 | 22 | 31 | 103 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Heat snuck past the Lakers 103-102. The better team simply showed up tonight. Heat's Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.