Thu Mar 17, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
99
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Chemistry
Tense
Miami HeatHeat
121
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 22 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 99 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 32 | 28 | 32 | 29 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Heat ran roughshod over the Lakers 121-99. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Heat played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Heat's old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed. Heat's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- 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.