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Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
107
away
Chemistry Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
105
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Miami HeatHeat 25 33 25 24 107
Los Angeles LakersLakers 24 26 23 32 105

After Action Report

The Heat squeaked past the Lakers 107-105. Heat's offense had its way with the Lakers. Heat's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Heat came in with something to prove after a loss. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • 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.