Thu Mar 17, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
91
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Chemistry
Cold
Miami HeatHeat
98
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 25 | 17 | 26 | 91 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 25 | 22 | 23 | 28 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Heat edged the Lakers 98-91. Heat torched the Lakers on the offensive end. The Heat owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Heat ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed. Lakers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.