Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
106
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
115
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 26 | 23 | 32 | 25 | 106 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 24 | 33 | 34 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Lakers edged the Heat 115-106. The Lakers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Lakers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Lakers' outside barrage was a constant threat.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.