Thu Mar 17, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
114
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
136
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Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 34 | 27 | 27 | 114 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 32 | 36 | 38 | 30 | 136 |
After Action Report
The Heat buried the Lakers 136-114. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Heat cashed in. The Heat came in with something to prove after a loss; the Lakers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.