Thu Mar 17, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
118
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Miami HeatHeat
119
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 118 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 25 | 37 | 33 | 24 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Heat squeaked past the Lakers 119-118. The breakneck pace played right into Heat's hands. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Heat; Heat's Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Heat · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.