Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
110
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
119
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 110 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 20 | 33 | 36 | 30 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Lakers held off the Heat 119-110. The breakneck pace played right into Lakers' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; the Lakers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Heat utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.