Thu Mar 17, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
101
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Chemistry
Tense
Miami HeatHeat
111
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 24 | 29 | 24 | 101 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 32 | 28 | 28 | 23 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Heat outlasted the Lakers 111-101. Heat's offense had its way with the Lakers. The Heat came in with something to prove after a loss; the Lakers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed. The Heat rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.