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