Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
125
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
128
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 23 | 31 | 28 | 33 | 10 | 125 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 32 | 31 | 25 | 27 | 13 | 128 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers snuck past the Heat 128-125 in overtime. Lakers' offense had its way with the Heat. Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Heat came in with something to prove after a loss. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.