Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
126
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 27 | 31 | 27 | 24 | 109 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 37 | 24 | 35 | 30 | 126 |
After Action Report
The Lakers took care of the Heat 126-109. Lakers torched the Heat on the offensive end. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.