Playoffs · Round 4 · Game 1
Miami HeatHeat
138
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Los Angeles ClippersClippers
135
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 33 | 23 | 35 | 31 | 16 | 138 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 31 | 35 | 25 | 31 | 13 | 135 |
After Action Report
The Heat knocked off the Clippers 138-135 in overtime. The Heat got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Heat owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Heat stayed locked in. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. Heat's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. An upset for the books.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Clippers · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Clippers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.