Thu Mar 17, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
96
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
114
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 26 | 21 | 25 | 96 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 28 | 31 | 31 | 24 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Heat handled the Lakers 114-96. The better team simply showed up tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Heat; the Heat carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.