Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
108
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
102
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 35 | 35 | 19 | 19 | 108 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 16 | 20 | 30 | 36 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Heat held off the Lakers 108-102. Heat torched the Lakers on the offensive end. The Heat owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Heat came in with something to prove after a loss. Whispers of a Lakers locker-room rift aren't helping. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.