Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
113
away
Chemistry
Elite
Los Angeles LakersLakers
132
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 31 | 27 | 18 | 37 | 113 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 35 | 35 | 29 | 33 | 132 |
After Action Report
The Lakers downed the Heat 132-113. The Heat had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Heat ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.