Thu Mar 17, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
97
away
Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 25 | 18 | 25 | 97 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 32 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 117 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Heat rolled past the Lakers 117-97. Heat torched the Lakers on the offensive end. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; the Lakers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
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.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.