Thu Mar 17, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
114
away
Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
100
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 28 | 33 | 28 | 114 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 25 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Lakers pulled away from the Heat 114-100. The Lakers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; the Lakers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.