Thu Mar 17, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
132
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Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
124
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 34 | 36 | 31 | 31 | 132 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 26 | 31 | 31 | 36 | 124 |
After Action Report
The Lakers held off the Heat 132-124. The breakneck pace played right into Lakers' hands. Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; Heat's high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Heat · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.