Thu Mar 17, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
103
away
Chemistry
Tense
Miami HeatHeat
105
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 26 | 22 | 30 | 103 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 28 | 23 | 21 | 33 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Heat squeaked past the Lakers 105-103. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Heat's Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.