Thu Mar 17, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
99
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
116
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 21 | 18 | 30 | 30 | 99 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 29 | 25 | 40 | 22 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Heat took care of the Lakers 116-99. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Heat came in with something to prove after a loss; Heat's old heads steadied the ship in the swings.
What tipped it
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.