Thu Mar 17, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
87
away
Chemistry
Tense
Miami HeatHeat
115
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 10 | 24 | 31 | 22 | 87 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 22 | 33 | 34 | 26 | 115 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Heat demolished the Lakers 115-87. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Heat cashed in. The Heat owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Heat came in with something to prove after a loss. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Lakers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- 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.
- 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.