Thu Mar 17, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
100
away
Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
104
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 27 | 31 | 19 | 100 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 23 | 29 | 25 | 27 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Heat survived the Lakers 104-100. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Heat carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; second-chance points piled up for the Lakers. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.