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Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
109
away
Chemistry Tense
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
118
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Miami HeatHeat 34 24 27 24 109
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 35 25 33 25 118

After Action Report

In Los Angeles, the Clippers edged the Heat 118-109. The tempo dragged the Heat into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Clippers; the Clippers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Clippers locker room is humming, and it showed. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • Clippers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Clippers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.