Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
96
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Los Angeles LakersLakers
108
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 29 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 96 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 25 | 24 | 28 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Lakers outlasted the Heat 108-96. The Heat had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.