Thu Mar 17, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
98
away
Chemistry
Tense
Miami HeatHeat
92
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 8 | 34 | 27 | 29 | 98 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 23 | 25 | 18 | 26 | 92 |
After Action Report
The Lakers outlasted the Heat 98-92. Lakers torched the Heat on the offensive end. The Lakers couldn't shake the cold spell; the Lakers pushed the pace until the other side broke. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.