Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
104
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
98
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 25 | 28 | 25 | 26 | 104 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 26 | 28 | 18 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Heat fended off the Lakers 104-98. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Heat ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Heat's defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. Style points be damned.
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.