Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
131
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
115
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 35 | 35 | 27 | 34 | 131 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 35 | 33 | 25 | 22 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Heat downed the Lakers 131-115. The tempo dragged the Lakers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Heat answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Heat's Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Heat's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.