Thu Mar 17, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
106
away
Chemistry
Cold
Miami HeatHeat
115
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Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 18 | 22 | 36 | 30 | 106 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 19 | 31 | 30 | 35 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Heat outlasted the Lakers 115-106. The Heat got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Heat are in a full-on tailspin; Heat's outside barrage was a constant threat. The Lakers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Tonight's Lakers utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Heat · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Heat · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.