Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
96
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
106
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 31 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 96 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 27 | 28 | 22 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Lakers handled the Heat 106-96. Execution down the stretch made the difference. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Lakers; the Lakers bent the defense out of shape from deep.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Heat · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.