Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
92
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
94
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 23 | 23 | 20 | 26 | 92 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 21 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 94 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers snuck past the Heat 94-92. The Heat couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Lakers. The Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Lakers pushed the pace until the other side broke. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.