Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
95
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
116
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 24 | 26 | 20 | 25 | 95 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 32 | 30 | 27 | 27 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers buried the Heat 116-95. The Heat had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Fresh off a statement win, the Heat stayed locked in; Heat's Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Trail Blazers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- 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.