Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
120
away
Chemistry
Cold
Los Angeles LakersLakers
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 32 | 33 | 30 | 25 | 120 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 27 | 29 | 32 | 117 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Heat snuck past the Lakers 120-117. Heat controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Heat carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Heat pushed the pace until the other side broke. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Heat · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.