Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
122
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
99
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 31 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 122 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 27 | 22 | 20 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Heat rolled past the Lakers 122-99. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Heat came in with something to prove after a loss; Heat's Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.