Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
98
away
Chemistry
Cold
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
103
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 20 | 29 | 25 | 24 | 98 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 26 | 30 | 32 | 15 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Clippers snuck past the Heat 103-98. Ugly basketball, but the Clippers did just enough. The Clippers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Clippers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Clippers locker room is humming, and it showed. Heat's per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Survive-and-advance type win.
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 · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.