Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
107
away
Chemistry
Cold
Los Angeles LakersLakers
125
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 23 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 107 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 38 | 27 | 34 | 125 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Lakers downed the Heat 125-107. The tempo dragged the Heat into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Lakers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Lakers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.