Thu Mar 17, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
111
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
116
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 33 | 26 | 24 | 28 | 111 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 35 | 23 | 32 | 26 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Heat squeaked past the Lakers 116-111. The breakneck pace played right into Heat's hands. The Heat pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Lakers are in a full-on tailspin. The Lakers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- 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.