Thu Mar 17, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
113
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Miami HeatHeat
136
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 32 | 27 | 29 | 113 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 30 | 32 | 37 | 37 | 136 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Heat demolished the Lakers 136-113. The breakneck pace played right into Heat's hands. The Heat owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Heat came in with something to prove after a loss. 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. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.