Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
123
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
115
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 22 | 28 | 38 | 35 | 123 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 20 | 27 | 32 | 36 | 115 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Heat outlasted the Lakers 123-115. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Heat cashed in. The Heat answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Heat's defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Heat bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Lakers · 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.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.