Hawks (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Wed Feb 16, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
104
away
Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
97
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Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 30 | 14 | 31 | 29 | 104 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 23 | 21 | 26 | 27 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Clippers fended off the Heat 104-97. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Clippers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Heat's Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Clippers bench chemistry carried them. Clippers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Heat · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Clippers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.