Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
126
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
127
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 33 | 41 | 33 | 19 | 126 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 34 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 127 |
After Action Report
The Clippers snuck past the Heat 127-126. The Clippers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Clippers' stars took over and bent the game to their will; the Clippers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Clippers locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Heat utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Clippers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.