Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
101
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
87
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 23 | 31 | 25 | 22 | 101 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 18 | 24 | 19 | 87 |
After Action Report
The Heat downed the Lakers 101-87. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Lakers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.