Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
115
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 22 | 32 | 17 | 26 | 97 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 29 | 34 | 26 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Lakers downed the Heat 115-97. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss; Lakers' defenders refused to give up clean looks.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Heat · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.