Wed Feb 16, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
104
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Chemistry
Tense
Miami HeatHeat
112
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Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 23 | 31 | 32 | 18 | 104 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 33 | 21 | 24 | 34 | 112 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Heat held off the Clippers 112-104. Heat torched the Clippers on the offensive end. The Heat owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Heat answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Clippers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Clippers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Clippers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.