Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Thu Mar 17, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
118
away
Chemistry
Tense
Miami HeatHeat
99
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 33 | 36 | 28 | 21 | 118 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 18 | 28 | 23 | 30 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Lakers outlasted the Heat 118-99. Lakers' scorers couldn't be contained. Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Lakers. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.