Hawks (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Thu Mar 17, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
109
away
Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
113
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 22 | 23 | 35 | 29 | 109 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 33 | 23 | 26 | 31 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Heat squeaked past the Lakers 113-109. The tempo dragged the Lakers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Heat ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; the Heat pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Heat · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.