Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
108
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
107
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 31 | 29 | 25 | 23 | 108 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 25 | 29 | 30 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Heat snuck past the Lakers 108-107. Heat controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Second-chance points piled up for the Heat; the Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.