Thu Mar 17, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
115
away
Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
97
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 21 | 31 | 29 | 34 | 115 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 30 | 18 | 20 | 29 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Lakers took care of the Heat 115-97. The Heat had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Lakers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Heat answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.