Thu Mar 17, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
111
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Chemistry
Tense
Miami HeatHeat
120
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 32 | 23 | 26 | 111 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 29 | 33 | 37 | 21 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Heat edged the Lakers 120-111. The Heat got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Heat answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Heat's Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.