Their mindset was already made since the tipoff when Miami Heat played against Miami Heat in Game 3 last night in Orlando. Non-stop scores throughout the first quarter was mandatory and not paid off. However, Lakers refused to trail behind in points and tied the game with 26 points.
With a tie game heading into the second quarter, Miami continued to push themselves to regain the lead as Andre Iguodala delivered a slam dunk to break the tie game where the scoreboard showed 28-26 early in the quarter.
Although there were moments of dominate plays from the Lakers, relating to Anthony Davis's alley-loop thrown by Rondo Ronja, Jae Crowder brought his Miami team back to the lead with a three-point play as the score was 37-36. Additionally, Jimmy Bultler scored more shots for his team to remain ahed of Lakers as the score slightly escalated 42-37. Momentum remained on their side.
Towards the end of the second quarter, Lakers played aggressively and managed to bring the game back to a two-point difference. However, Miami wouldn't allow Lakers to take back the lead as the score was 61-54 heading into the third quarter.
Lakers made a dominate effort as they caused another tie game, worth 91 points in the forth quarter. However, Miami broke the tie and continued to play as a tough opponent until they defeated the Lakers with the final score of 115-104, as Lakers remain ahead in the series 2-1.
Miami Heat will face the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 4 set for tomorrow night at 9pm/et on the ABC Network.