Thu Mar 17, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
118
away
Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
124
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 33 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 118 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 31 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 124 |
After Action Report
The Heat outlasted the Lakers 124-118. Heat's scorers couldn't be contained. The Heat carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Heat pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.