Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
121
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
128
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 24 | 29 | 24 | 36 | 8 | 121 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 25 | 29 | 31 | 15 | 128 |
After Action Report
The Lakers held off the Heat 128-121 in overtime. The Lakers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.