Thu Mar 17, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
104
away
Chemistry
Tense
Miami HeatHeat
105
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 19 | 21 | 38 | 104 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 34 | 27 | 21 | 23 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Heat snuck past the Lakers 105-104. The Lakers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Heat. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Heat; Heat's Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed. The Lakers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Heat · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.