Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
130
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
117
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 34 | 29 | 38 | 29 | 130 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 35 | 28 | 29 | 25 | 117 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Heat downed the Lakers 130-117. The Heat got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Heat owned the glass, generating extra possessions; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Lakers. The Heat bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.