Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
109
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 37 | 24 | 27 | 29 | 117 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 19 | 33 | 28 | 109 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Heat edged the Lakers 117-109. Heat torched the Lakers on the offensive end. The Heat answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Heat's outside barrage was a constant threat. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 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.