Wed Feb 16, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
100
away
Chemistry
Tense
Miami HeatHeat
123
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 24 | 27 | 23 | 26 | 100 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 29 | 35 | 29 | 30 | 123 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Heat buried the Clippers 123-100. Heat controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Heat came in with something to prove after a loss; Heat's Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Clippers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Clippers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.