Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
126
away
Chemistry
Elite
Los Angeles LakersLakers
125
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 33 | 21 | 41 | 31 | 126 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 27 | 27 | 40 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Heat squeaked past the Lakers 126-125. The Heat got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Heat's high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Heat's veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Heat bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.