Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
118
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
105
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 30 | 34 | 27 | 27 | 118 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 24 | 28 | 26 | 105 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Heat handled the Lakers 118-105. The Heat got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Heat's Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Heat bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.