Thu Mar 17, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
101
away
Chemistry
Tense
Miami HeatHeat
111
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 28 | 26 | 20 | 101 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 27 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Heat handled the Lakers 111-101. Heat's scorers couldn't be contained. The Heat came in with something to prove after a loss; Heat's outside barrage was a constant threat. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 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.