Thu Mar 17, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
121
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
77
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 32 | 25 | 33 | 31 | 121 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 18 | 21 | 23 | 15 | 77 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Lakers blew the doors off the Heat 121-77. The Lakers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Lakers' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Heat answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.