Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
118
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
123
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 36 | 31 | 19 | 32 | 118 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 32 | 32 | 25 | 34 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Lakers snuck past the Heat 123-118. The breakneck pace played right into Lakers' hands. Lakers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Heat's Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.