Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
117
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
107
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 40 | 36 | 14 | 27 | 117 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 21 | 32 | 31 | 107 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Heat downed the Lakers 117-107. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Heat cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Heat; Heat's veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- 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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.