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.