Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
102
away
Chemistry
Cold
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
139
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 31 | 31 | 19 | 21 | 102 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 26 | 30 | 41 | 42 | 139 |
After Action Report
The Clippers blew the doors off the Heat 139-102. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Clippers cashed in. The Clippers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Clippers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Clippers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Clippers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Heat · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Heat · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.