Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
122
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
96
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 33 | 37 | 28 | 24 | 122 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 34 | 21 | 31 | 10 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Heat buried the Lakers 122-96. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Heat ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Heat · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.