Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
122
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Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
108
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 36 | 31 | 25 | 30 | 122 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 25 | 29 | 30 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Heat downed the Lakers 122-108. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Heat cashed in. The Heat played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; second-chance points piled up for the Lakers. The Heat bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Heat · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.