Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
101
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
107
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 21 | 17 | 41 | 22 | 101 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 30 | 27 | 25 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers fended off the Heat 107-101. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Trail Blazers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Heat utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Heat · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Heat · 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.