Thu Mar 17, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
108
away
Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
115
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 24 | 25 | 32 | 108 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 30 | 32 | 24 | 29 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Heat fended off the Lakers 115-108. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Heat answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Heat bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.