Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
126
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Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
120
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 30 | 37 | 30 | 29 | 126 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 28 | 23 | 40 | 120 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Heat held off the Lakers 126-120. The Heat got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Heat's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Heat answered the bell with a bounce-back effort.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- 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.