Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
91
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
134
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 27 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 91 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 38 | 34 | 34 | 134 |
After Action Report
The Lakers ran roughshod over the Heat 134-91. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. The Lakers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Heat came in with something to prove after a loss. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.