Thu Mar 17, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
107
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Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
134
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 33 | 22 | 25 | 107 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 36 | 43 | 28 | 27 | 134 |
After Action Report
The Heat blew the doors off the Lakers 134-107. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Heat cashed in. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
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.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.