Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
115
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
100
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 26 | 35 | 28 | 26 | 115 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 23 | 26 | 22 | 100 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Heat pulled away from the Lakers 115-100. Heat controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Heat carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Heat · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
