Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
105
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
108
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 25 | 32 | 25 | 23 | 105 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 19 | 36 | 24 | 108 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers snuck past the Heat 108-105. The breakneck pace played right into Lakers' hands. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.