Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
105
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 26 | 26 | 22 | 31 | 105 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 29 | 30 | 26 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Lakers outlasted the Heat 112-105. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Lakers' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.