Wed Feb 16, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
105
away
Chemistry
Tense
Miami HeatHeat
112
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 29 | 24 | 30 | 22 | 105 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 29 | 25 | 31 | 27 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Heat held off the Clippers 112-105. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Fresh off a statement win, the Heat stayed locked in; Heat's old heads steadied the ship in the swings. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Heat · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Clippers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Clippers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.