Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
91
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
113
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 21 | 25 | 25 | 20 | 91 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 33 | 33 | 23 | 24 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Lakers demolished the Heat 113-91. Lakers' scorers couldn't be contained. Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; Heat's skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends. The Heat looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Tonight's Heat utilization choices clashed with the team identity. It was over by halftime.
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.