Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
112
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
103
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 34 | 32 | 28 | 18 | 112 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 27 | 27 | 22 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Heat outlasted the Lakers 112-103. The tempo dragged the Lakers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Heat; the Heat answered the bell with a bounce-back effort.
What tipped it
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.