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Thu Mar 17, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
104
away
Chemistry Steady
Miami HeatHeat
108
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles LakersLakers 32 26 23 23 104
Miami HeatHeat 21 29 36 22 108

After Action Report

The Heat squeaked past the Lakers 108-104. Every possession went the Heat way. Heat's high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Heat came in with something to prove after a loss. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.