Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
90
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
102
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 15 | 19 | 29 | 27 | 90 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 34 | 19 | 26 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Lakers outlasted the Heat 102-90. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss; the Lakers pushed the pace until the other side broke.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.