Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
91
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
85
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 22 | 19 | 16 | 34 | 91 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 14 | 21 | 23 | 27 | 85 |
After Action Report
The Heat edged the Lakers 91-85. Ugly basketball, but the Heat did just enough. Fresh off a statement win, the Heat stayed locked in; the Lakers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. The Heat rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Heat · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.