Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
116
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
113
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 28 | 33 | 24 | 31 | 116 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 113 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Heat squeaked past the Trail Blazers 116-113. The tempo dragged the Trail Blazers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Heat's old heads steadied the ship in the swings; Trail Blazers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.