Nets (
OF-Guarav) are the champions!
Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
113
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 31 | 30 | 26 | 29 | 116 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 30 | 31 | 27 | 113 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Heat snuck past the Lakers 116-113. Heat's offense had its way with the Lakers. Second-chance points piled up for the Heat; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Heat. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.