Thu Mar 17, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
90
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 34 | 32 | 27 | 24 | 117 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 25 | 22 | 24 | 19 | 90 |
After Action Report
The Lakers ran roughshod over the Heat 117-90. Lakers torched the Heat on the offensive end. The Lakers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Heat's Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Heat · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.