Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
91
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
94
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 15 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 91 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 38 | 28 | 22 | 6 | 94 |
After Action Report
The Lakers survived the Heat 94-91. The Heat couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Lakers. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; Heat's old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.