Thu Mar 17, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
99
away
Chemistry
Cold
Miami HeatHeat
138
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 15 | 26 | 31 | 27 | 99 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 32 | 35 | 30 | 41 | 138 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Heat ran roughshod over the Lakers 138-99. Heat torched the Lakers on the offensive end. Second-chance points piled up for the Heat; the Heat came in with something to prove after a loss. The Lakers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.