Thu Mar 17, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
124
away
Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 28 | 34 | 37 | 124 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 21 | 31 | 31 | 26 | 109 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Lakers handled the Heat 124-109. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. Lakers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; the Heat steamroller is in full effect right now. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Heat · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.