Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
106
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
98
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 28 | 29 | 26 | 23 | 106 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 98 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Heat outlasted the Lakers 106-98. The better team simply showed up tonight. Heat's old heads steadied the ship in the swings; the Lakers couldn't shake the cold spell. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Lakers utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.