Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
123
away
Chemistry
Elite
Los Angeles LakersLakers
109
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 19 | 29 | 40 | 35 | 123 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 27 | 37 | 18 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Heat downed the Lakers 123-109. The Heat got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Heat; the Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Heat bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.