Thu Mar 17, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
108
away
Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
101
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 35 | 21 | 29 | 108 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 26 | 20 | 29 | 26 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Lakers edged the Heat 108-101. Lakers torched the Heat on the offensive end. Fresh off a statement win, the Lakers stayed locked in; the Heat answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.