Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
118
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
123
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 28 | 30 | 32 | 28 | 118 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 34 | 28 | 32 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Lakers knocked off the Heat 123-118. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. The Lakers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Lakers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Add it to the list of nights the favorite forgot to show up.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.