Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
114
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Chemistry
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Los Angeles LakersLakers
111
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 32 | 37 | 16 | 29 | 114 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 21 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Heat squeaked past the Lakers 114-111. Every possession went the Heat way. The Heat came in with something to prove after a loss; Heat's outside barrage was a constant threat. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. The Heat rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.