Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
99
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
94
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 24 | 29 | 23 | 23 | 99 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 22 | 22 | 22 | 28 | 94 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Heat survived the Lakers 99-94. The Lakers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Heat. The Heat carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. Heat's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.