Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
104
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
123
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 29 | 18 | 28 | 29 | 104 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 40 | 27 | 25 | 31 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Lakers handled the Heat 123-104. The breakneck pace played right into Lakers' hands. Lakers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Heat pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.