Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Thu Mar 17, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
86
away
Chemistry
Tense
Miami HeatHeat
123
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 13 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 86 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 27 | 22 | 40 | 34 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Heat ran roughshod over the Lakers 123-86. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Heat cashed in. The Heat answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Heat bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Lakers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Heat's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.