Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
84
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
126
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 84 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 35 | 27 | 35 | 29 | 126 |
After Action Report
The Lakers blew the doors off the Heat 126-84. Lakers' offense had its way with the Heat. Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; second-chance points piled up for the Heat. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- 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.