Thu Mar 17, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
90
away
Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 25 | 18 | 17 | 90 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 29 | 20 | 28 | 35 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Heat buried the Lakers 112-90. Heat controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Heat owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Heat's Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.