Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
114
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
108
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 27 | 26 | 23 | 38 | 114 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 31 | 28 | 25 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Heat outlasted the Lakers 114-108. Every possession went the Heat way. The Heat came in with something to prove after a loss; Lakers' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. The Heat rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- 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.