Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
88
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
117
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 20 | 19 | 21 | 28 | 88 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 38 | 31 | 19 | 29 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Lakers blew the doors off the Heat 117-88. Lakers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Lakers' outside barrage was a constant threat. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Lakers · 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.