Thu Mar 17, 2005 · 9:00 PM
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134
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Miami HeatHeat
129
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 39 | 35 | 37 | 134 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 34 | 32 | 30 | 33 | 129 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Lakers squeaked past the Heat 134-129. The Lakers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Lakers' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Heat · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Heat · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.