Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
98
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 21 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 116 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 23 | 27 | 24 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Heat downed the Lakers 116-98. Heat's offense had its way with the Lakers. The Heat owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Heat answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Heat bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.