Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
116
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Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
104
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 29 | 31 | 23 | 33 | 116 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 25 | 26 | 30 | 104 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Heat pulled away from the Lakers 116-104. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Heat's Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Lakers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. The Heat rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.