Thu Mar 17, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
105
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
120
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 29 | 29 | 20 | 105 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 28 | 32 | 25 | 35 | 120 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Heat handled the Lakers 120-105. The Heat got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Heat answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Lakers. The Heat rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.