Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
115
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
85
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 29 | 31 | 28 | 27 | 115 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 16 | 24 | 19 | 85 |
After Action Report
The Heat rolled past the Lakers 115-85. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Heat carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Heat bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. Heat's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Heat · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.