Thu Mar 17, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
94
away
Chemistry
Tense
Miami HeatHeat
99
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 19 | 24 | 25 | 94 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 23 | 25 | 32 | 19 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Heat squeaked past the Lakers 99-94. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Heat carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Heat's Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo.
What tipped it
- Heat · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.