Wed Feb 16, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
110
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Chemistry
Tense
Miami HeatHeat
120
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 23 | 37 | 19 | 31 | 110 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 34 | 31 | 23 | 32 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Heat outlasted the Clippers 120-110. Heat controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Heat owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Clippers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Clippers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Clippers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.