Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
107
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
121
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 24 | 27 | 35 | 21 | 107 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 28 | 32 | 31 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Lakers took care of the Heat 121-107. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. Lakers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Heat's high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.