Thu Mar 17, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
94
away
Chemistry
Tense
Miami HeatHeat
101
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 18 | 33 | 23 | 20 | 94 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 22 | 18 | 29 | 32 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Heat edged the Lakers 101-94. The Lakers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Heat. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Heat. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed. Heat's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Heat · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.