Thu Mar 17, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
83
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 37 | 25 | 23 | 116 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 27 | 14 | 19 | 23 | 83 |
After Action Report
The Lakers rolled past the Heat 116-83. The Lakers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Lakers pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Heat answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Heat · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.