Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
100
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
117
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 29 | 19 | 24 | 28 | 100 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Lakers downed the Heat 117-100. The Heat had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Heat · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.