Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
130
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
129
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 35 | 26 | 32 | 22 | 15 | 130 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 26 | 24 | 36 | 29 | 14 | 129 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Heat snuck past the Clippers 130-129 in overtime. The Heat got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Heat's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Heat came in with something to prove after a loss. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. The Clippers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.