Thu Mar 17, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
131
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
127
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 42 | 31 | 27 | 31 | 131 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 39 | 22 | 38 | 28 | 127 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Lakers squeaked past the Heat 131-127. The Heat had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Lakers. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.