Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Thu Mar 17, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
106
away
Chemistry
Tense
Miami HeatHeat
132
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 36 | 23 | 27 | 20 | 106 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 28 | 40 | 32 | 32 | 132 |
After Action Report
The Heat buried the Lakers 132-106. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Heat cashed in. Heat's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Heat came in with something to prove after a loss. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.