Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
125
away
Chemistry
Elite
Los Angeles LakersLakers
113
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 32 | 34 | 31 | 28 | 125 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 22 | 25 | 36 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Heat downed the Lakers 125-113. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Heat answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; second-chance points piled up for the Lakers. The Heat bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.