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Thu Mar 17, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
118
away
Chemistry Steady
Miami HeatHeat
108
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles LakersLakers 25 25 34 34 118
Miami HeatHeat 28 34 26 20 108

After Action Report

In Miami, the Lakers pulled away from the Heat 118-108. The Heat had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.