Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
112
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
122
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 28 | 31 | 21 | 32 | 112 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 21 | 29 | 43 | 29 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Lakers pulled away from the Heat 122-112. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. The Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss; Lakers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
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 · 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.