Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
104
away
Chemistry
Cold
Los Angeles LakersLakers
99
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 22 | 21 | 32 | 29 | 104 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 23 | 27 | 23 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Heat squeaked past the Lakers 104-99. Every possession went the Heat way. The Heat played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Heat · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.