Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
113
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
149
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 31 | 27 | 25 | 30 | 113 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 34 | 49 | 41 | 25 | 149 |
After Action Report
The Lakers rolled past the Heat 149-113. The Heat had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers are in a full-on tailspin. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- 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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.