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Thu Mar 17, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
125
away
Chemistry Hot
Miami HeatHeat
107
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles LakersLakers 30 40 30 25 125
Miami HeatHeat 26 23 23 35 107

After Action Report

In Miami, the Lakers handled the Heat 125-107. Lakers' offense had its way with the Heat. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Lakers stayed locked in. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Heat · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.