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Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
117
away
Chemistry Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
102
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Miami HeatHeat 35 31 24 27 117
Los Angeles LakersLakers 23 25 28 26 102

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Heat took care of the Lakers 117-102. The breakneck pace played right into Heat's hands. Heat's high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Heat ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Heat · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.