Thu Mar 17, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
138
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
119
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Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 32 | 43 | 32 | 31 | 138 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 26 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Lakers outlasted the Heat 138-119. The breakneck pace played right into Lakers' hands. Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
What tipped it
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.