Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
123
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
119
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 35 | 30 | 36 | 22 | 123 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 27 | 26 | 38 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Heat survived the Trail Blazers 123-119. The breakneck pace played right into Heat's hands. The Heat came in with something to prove after a loss; Heat's Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Heat's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.