Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
92
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
101
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 23 | 20 | 26 | 23 | 92 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 29 | 22 | 27 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Lakers outlasted the Heat 101-92. The Heat couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Lakers. Heat's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Heat came in with something to prove after a loss. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.