Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
113
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
96
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 30 | 31 | 28 | 24 | 113 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 19 | 29 | 23 | 25 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Heat pulled away from the Lakers 113-96. The better team simply showed up tonight. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Heat; Heat's Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Heat bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Lakers · 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.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.