Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
100
away
Chemistry
Cold
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
101
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 16 | 39 | 21 | 24 | 100 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 33 | 33 | 15 | 20 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers survived the Heat 101-100. The Trail Blazers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Trail Blazers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Trail Blazers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Heat looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. The Trail Blazers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Heat · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Heat · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.