Wed Feb 16, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
100
away
Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
89
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 28 | 23 | 29 | 20 | 100 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 21 | 27 | 15 | 26 | 89 |
After Action Report
The Clippers downed the Heat 100-89. The Heat couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Clippers. Fresh off a statement win, the Clippers stayed locked in; Clippers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Clippers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Clippers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Heat · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 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.