Lakers (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Thu Mar 17, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
92
away
Chemistry
Elite
Miami HeatHeat
103
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 35 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 92 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 27 | 25 | 30 | 21 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Heat shocked the Lakers 103-92. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Heat answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Heat bent the defense out of shape from deep. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.
What tipped it
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.