Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
123
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
120
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 40 | 23 | 32 | 28 | 123 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 25 | 25 | 41 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Heat snuck past the Lakers 123-120. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Heat cashed in. Heat's old heads steadied the ship in the swings; second-chance points piled up for the Lakers.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.