Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
116
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
120
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 25 | 31 | 34 | 26 | 116 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 29 | 32 | 35 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Lakers survived the Heat 120-116. The Lakers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Heat owned the glass, generating extra possessions; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Heat. Heat's per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.