Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
124
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
106
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 27 | 33 | 37 | 27 | 124 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 26 | 21 | 28 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Heat pulled away from the Lakers 124-106. The Heat got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Heat came in with something to prove after a loss; Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. Heat's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.