Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
114
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
122
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 30 | 34 | 19 | 31 | 114 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 33 | 26 | 27 | 36 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Lakers held off the Heat 122-114. Lakers torched the Heat on the offensive end. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; fresh off a statement win, the Lakers stayed locked in. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · 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.
- 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.