Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
91
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
104
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 17 | 22 | 23 | 29 | 91 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 33 | 14 | 29 | 28 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Lakers pulled away from the Heat 104-91. The Lakers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Lakers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Lakers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Heat utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.