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Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
112
away
Chemistry Steady
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
79
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Miami HeatHeat 26 29 31 26 112
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 23 24 14 18 79

After Action Report

The Heat rolled past the Clippers 112-79. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Heat carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Clippers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. Heat's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.

What tipped it

  • Clippers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Heat · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.