Thu Mar 17, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
Miami HeatHeat
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 29 | 23 | 19 | 97 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 31 | 21 | 35 | 25 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Heat outlasted the Lakers 112-97. Heat's starting five clicked while the Lakers looked disjointed. Heat's defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Lakers couldn't shake the cold spell. The Lakers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Heat's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.