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Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
111
away
Chemistry Steady
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
97
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Miami HeatHeat 22 34 27 28 111
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 21 22 29 25 97

After Action Report

In Los Angeles, the Heat handled the Clippers 111-97. The Clippers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Heat's old heads steadied the ship in the swings; fresh off a statement win, the Clippers stayed locked in. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Clippers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.