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Thu Mar 17, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
102
away
Chemistry Tense
Miami HeatHeat
117
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles LakersLakers 32 21 25 24 102
Miami HeatHeat 34 28 26 29 117

After Action Report

The Heat pulled away from the Lakers 117-102. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Heat cashed in. The Heat carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; shots just aren't falling for the Lakers lately. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed.

What tipped it

  • 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.
  • Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.