Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
121
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
119
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 28 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 121 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 38 | 31 | 24 | 119 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Heat snuck past the Lakers 121-119. The Heat got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Heat owned the glass, generating extra possessions; second-chance points piled up for the Lakers. The Heat bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.