Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
115
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Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
113
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 32 | 27 | 30 | 26 | 115 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 33 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Heat survived the Lakers 115-113. Heat's scorers couldn't be contained. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Heat bench chemistry carried them.
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.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.