Thu Mar 17, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
123
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
129
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 33 | 32 | 29 | 123 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 30 | 27 | 29 | 43 | 129 |
After Action Report
The Heat edged the Lakers 129-123. Heat's offense had its way with the Lakers. The Heat played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Heat bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Heat · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.