Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
98
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
104
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 19 | 22 | 26 | 31 | 98 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 32 | 24 | 19 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Lakers edged the Heat 104-98. The Heat had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Shots just aren't falling for the Lakers lately; the Heat owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.