Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
121
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
109
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 30 | 28 | 28 | 35 | 121 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 21 | 33 | 25 | 30 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Heat took care of the Lakers 121-109. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Heat; the Heat couldn't shake the cold spell. Tonight's Lakers utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.