Thu Mar 17, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
114
away
Chemistry
Tense
Miami HeatHeat
113
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 29 | 23 | 33 | 114 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 27 | 32 | 32 | 22 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Lakers snuck past the Heat 114-113. The Heat had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Lakers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Heat came in with something to prove after a loss. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.