Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
109
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
102
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 22 | 35 | 30 | 22 | 109 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Heat edged the Lakers 109-102. Heat's scorers couldn't be contained. Second-chance points piled up for the Heat; the Heat came in with something to prove after a loss. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.