Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
111
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
97
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 111 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 29 | 22 | 18 | 97 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Heat downed the Trail Blazers 111-97. Every possession went the Heat way. Heat's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Heat ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Heat · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.