Wed Feb 16, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
118
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Chemistry
Tense
Miami HeatHeat
97
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 34 | 27 | 33 | 24 | 118 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 24 | 20 | 22 | 31 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Clippers ran roughshod over the Heat 118-97. Clippers torched the Heat on the offensive end. The Clippers couldn't shake the cold spell; Clippers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Heat · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Clippers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Clippers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.