Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
136
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Los Angeles LakersLakers
126
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 37 | 37 | 25 | 37 | 136 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 30 | 33 | 36 | 126 |
After Action Report
The Heat handled the Lakers 136-126. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Heat cashed in. The Heat ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Heat's outside barrage was a constant threat. The Heat rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Heat · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.