Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 32 | 34 | 17 | 33 | 116 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 29 | 34 | 27 | 22 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Heat snuck past the Clippers 116-112. Every possession went the Heat way. Heat's defenders refused to give up clean looks; Clippers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Clippers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.