Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
108
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Chemistry
Elite
Los Angeles LakersLakers
94
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 31 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 108 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 19 | 25 | 26 | 94 |
After Action Report
The Heat outlasted the Lakers 108-94. Every possession went the Heat way. The Heat carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Lakers. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. The Heat rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Heat · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.